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16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for him
And leads him into the presence of great men.

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16 A man’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

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(A)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.

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(A)Wealth adds many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a noble man,
And everyone is a friend to a man who (B)gives gifts.

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(A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who (B)gives gifts.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or noble

11 He who loves (A)purity of heart
And (B)grace on his lips, the king is his friend.

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11 He who loves (A)purity of heart
And [a]whose speech is (B)gracious, the king is his friend.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:11 Lit has grace on his lips

29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.

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29 Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will (A)stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men.

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