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16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
    and brings him before great men.
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right;
    until another comes and questions him.
18 The lot settles disputes,
    and keeps strong ones apart.

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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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