Proverbs 18:16
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16 A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.(A)
Proverbs 18:16
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16 A man’s gift makes room for him
and brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth brings many friends,
but the poor are left friendless.(A)
Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth brings many new friends,
but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of the generous,
and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
Proverbs 19:6
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6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,
and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
will have the king as a friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
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11 He who loves purity of heart,
and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work?
They will serve kings;
they will not serve common people.(A)
Proverbs 22:29
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29 Do you see a man skilful in his work?
he will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
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