13. He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16. A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
17. He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out.
18. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20. A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
22. Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.