Proverbs 18:16
Modern English Version
16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16
Authorized (King James) Version
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him,
and bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 19:4
Modern English Version
4 Wealth makes many friends,
but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
Proverbs 19:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 Wealth maketh many friends;
but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Proverbs 19:6
Modern English Version
6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince,
and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
Authorized (King James) Version
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince:
and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 22:11
Modern English Version
11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 He that loveth pureness of heart,
for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Proverbs 22:29
Modern English Version
Saying Six
29 Do you see a man diligent in his business?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 22:29
Authorized (King James) Version
29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business?
he shall stand before kings;
he shall not stand before mean men.
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