13 He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17 He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.