⁸ A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
    they think success will come at every turn.^(A)

¹⁶ A gift^(A) opens the way
    and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

⁶ Many curry favor with a ruler,^(A)
    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.^(B)

¹⁴ A gift given in secret soothes anger,
    and a bribe concealed in the cloak pacifies great wrath.^(A)