Proverbs 18:12-19

12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour goeth humility.

13He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.

14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?

15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

17He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.

18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.