12Before ruin a man’s heart is exalted, And before honor it is humble.
13Whoso answers a word before he hears a cause, It is folly and reproach to him.
14A wise servant calms a man’s anger; But who can endure a faint-hearted man?
15The heart of the sensible man purchases discretion; And the ears of the wise seek understanding.
16A man’s gift enlarges him, And seats him among princes.
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:12-16