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15 The heart of the prudent gets knowledge,
    and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him,
    and brings him before great men.

17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,
    but his neighbor comes and searches him.

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15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,(A)
    for the ears of the wise seek it out.

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

17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
    until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

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