11. The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12. Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,And before honor is humility.
13. He who answers a matter before he hears it,It is folly and shame to him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,But who can bear a broken spirit?
15. The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A man’s gift makes room for him,And brings him before great men.
17. The first one to plead his cause seems right,Until his neighbor comes and examines him.