14 A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,but a crushed spirit, who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge.The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16 A man’s gift makes room for him,and brings him before great men.
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right;until another comes and questions him.
18 The lot settles disputes,and keeps strong ones apart.
19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city;and disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
20 A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.