Proverbs 18:17-19

¹⁷The first person to present his case in court seems right, but when ◄someone else/his opponent► begins to ask him questions, it may become clear that what he said was not true.

¹⁸If two influential/important people are arguing, someone can settle the matter by ◄casting lots/throwing marked stones to decide who is right►.

¹⁹If you help relatives, they will protect you like SIM a strong wall protects a city, but if you quarrel with them, that will separate you from them like bars on a city gate separate the city from those who want to enter it MET.