PROVERBS 18:13-19

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 neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

¹⁸The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

¹⁹A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.