Proverbs 18:10-17

¹⁰A full strong tower is the name of the Lord; a just or rightwise man runneth to him, and he shall be enhanced.

¹¹The chattel or substance of a rich man is the city of his strength; and as a strong wall compassing him.

¹²The heart of man is enhanced, before that it be broken; and it is made meek, before that it be glorified.

¹³He that answereth before that he heareth, showeth himself to be a fool; and worthy of shame.

¹⁴The spirit of a man sustaineth his feebleness; but who may sustain a spirit light to be wroth?

¹⁵The heart of a prudent man shall hold steadfastly knowing; and the ear of wise men seeketh teaching.

¹⁶The gift of a man alargeth his way; and maketh space to him before princes.

¹⁷A just or rightwise man is the first accuser of himself; his friend cometh, and shall search him.