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