12 Before being broken, the heart of man is haughty, and before coming into honour, comes being brought to humility.
13 For him that answers a word before he hears, it is folly and reproach unto him.
14 The spirit of man will bear his infirmity, but a broken spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the man of understanding acquires wisdom, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.
17 The one who is just is first in his cause, his adversary comes and seeks him out.
18 The lot causes contentions to cease and decides between the mighty.