Proverbs 18:12-19

¹²Before destruction the heart of a man is hautie, and before glory goeth lowlines.

¹³He that answereth a matter before hee heare it, it is folly and shame vnto him.

¹⁴The spirit of a man will susteine his infirmitie: but a wounded spirit who can beare it?

¹⁵A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the eare of the wise seeketh learning.

¹⁶A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

¹⁷He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.

¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.

¹⁹A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.