Proverbs 18:12-19

12If you become proud, something will soon destroy you. But if you are humble, you will soon receive honour.

13Listen carefully before you answer. If you answer too quickly, you will be ashamed like a fool.

14When someone is ill, his spirit will keep him strong. But if his spirit has lost hope, he cannot stay strong.

15Wise people are always learning something new.

16A gift will give you a chance to meet new people. Important people may become your friends.

17You will always believe the first person to speak in court, until the other person starts to ask him questions.

18If two powerful people have an argument, you may have to throw dice to decide who is right.

19If you insult a relative, it will be difficult to become friends with him again. Arguments keep people apart, like the walls of a strong city.