16 A person’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.

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(A)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor person is separated from his friend.

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,
And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or noble

11 One who loves (A)purity of heart
And [a]whose speech is (B)gracious, the king is his friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:11 Lit has grace on his lips

29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure people.

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