¹⁶ The gift of a person will open doors for him,
    and before the great, it gives him access.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends,
    but the poor will be left by his friends.

⁶ Many will seek favor before the generous,
    and everyone is the friend of a man of gifts.^[a]

¹¹ He who loves purity of heart
    and hasgracious speech,^[a] his friend is the king.

²⁹ A man who is skillful in his work, you shall see:
    before kings, he will serve;
    he will not serve before the commoners.