13Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
14The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
15The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.
17Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.