⁶ Many seek a ruler’s favor,^(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.^(B)

¹⁰ Luxury is not appropriate for a fool^(A)—
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!^(B)

¹² A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,^(A)
but his favor is like dew on the grass.^(B)