12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.
13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken 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 18:12-16