16  A man’s ^qgift makes room for him

and brings him before the great.

4  ^fWealth brings many new friends,

^fbut a poor man is deserted by his friend.

6  Many seek the favor of a generous man,¹

and everyone is a friend to a man who gives ⁱgifts.

11  He who ^floves purity of heart,

and whose ^gspeech is gracious, ^hwill have the king as his friend.

29  Do you see a man skillful in his work?

He will ^bstand before kings;

he will not stand before obscure men.