12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty;and before honor is humility.
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,it is folly and shame unto him.
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity;but a wounded 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 is first in his own cause seemeth just;but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease,and parteth between the mighty.