16 A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great.(A)
16 A man's (A)gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
4 Wealth brings many friends, but the poor are left friendless.(A)
4 (A)Wealth brings many new friends, (B)but a poor man is deserted by his friend.
6 Many seek the favor of the generous, and everyone is a friend to a giver of gifts.(A)
6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,[a] and everyone is a friend to a man who gives (A)gifts.
11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech will have the king as a friend.(A)
11 He who (A)loves purity of heart, and whose (B)speech is gracious, (C)will have the king as his friend.
29 Do you see those who are skillful in their work? They will serve kings; they will not serve common people.(A)
29 Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will (A)stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
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