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.
Proverbs 18
Proverbs 18:13-17