10The name of the Lord is a strong tower: The righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own conceit.
12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, And before honour is humility.
13He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, It is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:10-16