6 (A)Many will seek the favor of a [a]generous person,And every person is a friend to (B)him who gives gifts.
6 Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)
10 Luxury is (A)not fitting for a fool;Much less for a (B)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 (A)king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion,But his favor is like (B)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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