6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)
6 Many seek favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver.
10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool(A)—how much less for a slave to rule over princes!(B)
10 Luxury isn’t fitting for a fool; even less so for a servant to rule over princes.
12 A king’s rage is like the roaring of a lion,(A)but his favor is like dew on the grass.(B)
12 A raging king roars like a lion; his favor is like the dew on the grass.
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