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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 Giving a gift can open doors;
    it gives access to important people!

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

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Wealth makes many “friends”;
    poverty drives them all away.

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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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Many seek favors from a ruler;
    everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!

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

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11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
    will have the king as a friend.

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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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29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
    They will serve kings
    rather than working for ordinary people.

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