16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for himAnd leads him into the presence of great men.
16 A gift opens doors[a] for a manand brings him before the great.(A)
4 (A)Wealth adds many friends,But a poor man is separated from his friend.
4 Wealth attracts many friends,(A)but a poor man is separated from his friend.
6 (A)Many will seek the favor of a noble man,And everyone is a friend to a man who (B)gives gifts.
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)
11 He who loves (A)purity of heartAnd (B)grace on his lips, the king is his friend.
11 The one who loves a pure heartand gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?He will (A)stand before kings;He will not stand before obscure men.
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)
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