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 strife to cease, and parteth asunder the contentious.
19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that indulge it shall eat the fruit thereof.