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16 A gift will give you a chance to meet new people.
    Important people may become your friends.
17 You will always believe the first person to speak in court,
    until the other person starts to ask him questions.
18 If two powerful people have an argument,
    you may have to throw dice to decide who is right.

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

17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
    until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

18 Casting the lot settles disputes(B)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

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