16A man's offering makes room for him, letting him come before great men.
17The man who first puts his cause before the judge seems to be in the right; but then his neighbour comes and puts his cause in its true light.
18The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
19A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
20With the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be full; the produce of his lips will be his in full measure.
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food.
22Whoever gets a wife gets a good thing, and has the approval of the Lord.
23The poor man makes requests for grace, but the man of wealth gives a rough answer.