Proverbs 18:11-14 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

11. The substance of the wealthy is the city of his strength, and it is like a strong wall encircling him.

12. The heart of a man is exalted before it is crushed and humbled before it is glorified.

13. Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

14. The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?

Proverbs 18