6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a] and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)
10 (A)It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for (B)a slave to rule over princes.
10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool(A)—how much less for a slave to rule over princes!(B)
12 A king's wrath is like (A)the growling of a lion, but his (B)favor is like (C)dew on the grass.
12 A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,(A)but his favor is like dew on the grass.(B)
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