16 A gift(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

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16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him
    and brings him before the great.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

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(A)Wealth brings many new friends,
    (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

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Many curry favor with a ruler,(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a]
    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:6 Or of a noble

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(A)

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11 He who (A)loves purity of heart,
    and whose (B)speech is gracious, (C)will have the king as his friend.

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Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled(A) in their work?
    They will serve(B) before kings;(C)
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.

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

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