Proverbs 18:12-19

¹²Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

¹³He who answereth a matter before he hath heard it, It is folly and shame to him.

¹⁴The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵The heart of the intelligent will acquire knowledge, And the ear of the wise will seek knowledge.

¹⁶A gift maketh room for a man, And bringeth him into the presence of the great.

¹⁷He that first pleadeth his cause appeareth just; But his opponent cometh, and searcheth him through.

¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth asunder the mighty.

¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; Yea, their contentions are like the bars of a castle.