16 A gift opens doors[a] for a man
and brings him before the great.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:16 Lit gift makes room

Many seek a ruler’s favor,(A)
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.(B)

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14 A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe,[a] fierce rage.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 21:14 Lit a bribe in the bosom

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