16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
16 A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.(A)
4 (A)Wealth brings many new friends, (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
4 Wealth brings many friends, but the poor are left friendless.(A)
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a] and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.
6 Many seek the favor of the generous, and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
11 He who (A)loves purity of heart, and whose (B)speech is gracious, (C)will have the king as his friend.
11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech will have the king as a friend.(A)
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will (A)stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work? They will serve kings; they will not serve common people.(A)
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