16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
16 A person’s gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
4 (A)Wealth brings many new friends, (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
4 Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a] and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.
6 Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the 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 Whoever loves purity[a] and gracious speech will gain the king as his 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 a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
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