Proverbs

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility. 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.