¹⁶ Giving a gift can open doors;
    it gives access to important people!

⁴ Wealth makes many “friends”;
    poverty drives them all away.

⁶ Many seek favors from a ruler;
    everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

¹¹ Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
    will have the king as a friend.

²⁹ Do you see any truly competent workers?
    They will serve kings
    rather than working for ordinary people.