Proverbs 18:16
New Living Translation
16 Giving a gift can open doors;
it gives access to important people!
Proverbs 18:16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
16 A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
New Living Translation
4 Wealth makes many “friends”;
poverty drives them all away.
Proverbs 19:4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 Wealth brings many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
Proverbs 19:6
New Living Translation
6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
Proverbs 19:6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
6 Many seek the favor of the generous,
and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
New Living Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
will have the king as a friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:29
New Living Translation
29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
They will serve kings
rather than working for ordinary people.
Proverbs 22:29
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work?
They will serve kings;
they will not serve common people.(A)
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