16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
16 A gift opens the way for access to important people.
4 (A)Wealth brings many new friends, (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
4 Riches increase one’s friends, but the poor lose their friends.
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 favor from rulers; everyone befriends a gift giver.
11 He who (A)loves purity of heart, and whose (B)speech is gracious, (C)will have the king as his friend.
11 Those who love a pure heart— their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will (A)stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
29 Do you see people who work skillfully? They will work for kings but not work for lowly people.
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