20 A poor man is hated even by his neighbor,(A)
but there are many who love the rich.(B)

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20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

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A bribe(A) seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.(B)

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

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Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor man is separated from his friend.

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Wealth attracts many friends,
    but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(A)

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