15. The lev of the prudent acquireth da'as, and the ozen of the chachamim seeketh da'as.
16. The mattan adam (gift of a man) openeth the way for him, and bringeth him before gedolim.
17. He that is harishon (the first) to make his case seemeth tzaddik, but his re'a cometh and doth cross-examine him.