¹⁶ A gift opens doors^[a] for a man
and brings him before the great.^(A)

⁴ Wealth attracts many friends,^(A)
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

⁶ Many seek a ruler’s favor,^(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.^(B)

¹¹ The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.^(A)

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)