12 Before destruction the heart of a person is proud,but humility comes before honor.
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens – that is his folly and his shame.
14 A person’s spirit sustains him through sickness – but who can bear a crushed spirit?
15 The discerning person acquires knowledge,and the wise person seeks knowledge.
16 A person’s gift makes room for him,and leads him before important people.
17 The first to state his case seems right,until his opponent begins to cross-examine him.
18 A toss of a coin ends disputes,and settles the issue between strong opponents.