Proverbs 18:16

18:16 A person’s gift makes room for him,

and leads him before important people.

Proverbs 12:9

12:9 Better is a person of humble standing who nevertheless has a servant,

than one who pretends to be somebody important yet has no food.

Proverbs 7:16

7:16 I have spread my bed with elegant coverings,

with richly colored fabric from Egypt.

Proverbs 4:7

4:7 Wisdom is supreme – so acquire wisdom,

and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!