Proverbs 18:16
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:16 Lit gift makes room
Proverbs 18:16
Common English Bible
16 A gift opens the way
for access to important people.
Proverbs 19:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:4
Common English Bible
4 Riches increase one’s friends,
but the poor lose their friends.
Proverbs 19:6
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:6
Common English Bible
6 Many seek favor from rulers;
everyone befriends a gift giver.
Proverbs 22:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
Common English Bible
11 Those who love a pure heart—
their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.
Proverbs 22:29
Christian Standard Bible
29 Do you see a person skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.(A)
Proverbs 22:29
Common English Bible
29 Do you see people who work skillfully?
They will work for kings
but not work for lowly people.
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