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16 A gift opens doors for the one who gives it
and brings him into the presence of great people.

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16 A gift(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is separated from his friend.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

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Many try to win the kindness of a generous person,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

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Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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11 Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously
has a king as his friend.

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11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(A)

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29 Do you see a person who is efficient in his work?
He will serve kings.
He will not serve unknown people.

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Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled(A) in their work?
    They will serve(B) before kings;(C)
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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