¹⁶ A person’s gift opens doors for him,
    bringing him access to important people.

⁴ Wealth brings many friends,
    but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

⁶ Many curry favor of an official;
    everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

¹¹ Whoever loves purity^[a] and gracious speech
    will gain the king as his friend.

²⁹ Do you see a man skilled in his work?
    He will work for kings, not unimportant people.