Proverbs 18:12-19

12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

13He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.

14The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, But who can bear a broken spirit?

15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.

17The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

18Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.

19A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.