13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.
14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.