16 A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.(A)
16 A gift opens the way for access to important people.
4 Wealth brings many friends, but the poor are left friendless.(A)
4 Riches increase one’s friends, but the poor lose their friends.
6 Many seek the favor of the generous, and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
6 Many seek favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver.
11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech will have the king as a friend.(A)
11 Those who love a pure heart— their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.
29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work? They will serve kings; they will not serve common people.(A)
29 Do you see people who work skillfully? They will work for kings but not work for lowly people.
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