Proverbs 18:16
Modern English Version
16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 18:16
Lexham English Bible
16 The gift of a person will open doors for him,
and before the great, it gives him access.
Proverbs 19:4
Modern English Version
4 Wealth makes many friends,
but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
Proverbs 19:4
Lexham English Bible
4 Wealth adds many friends,
but the poor will be left by his friends.
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
Lexham English Bible
6 Many will seek favor before the generous,
and everyone is the friend of a man of gifts.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:6 Hebrew “gift”
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
Lexham English Bible
11 He who loves purity of heart
and hasgracious speech,[a] his friend is the king.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Literally “grace of his lips”
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
Lexham English Bible
29 A man who is skillful in his work, you shall see:
before kings, he will serve;
he will not serve before the commoners.
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