16 A gift opens doors[a] for a manand brings him before the great.(A)
16 A gift opens the way for access to important people.
4 Wealth attracts many friends,(A)but a poor man is separated from his friend.
4 Riches increase one’s friends, but the poor lose their friends.
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)
6 Many seek favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver.
11 The one who loves a pure heartand gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
11 Those who love a pure heart— their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?He will stand in the presence of kings.He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.(A)
29 Do you see people who work skillfully? They will work for kings but not work for lowly people.
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