12. Before destruction the heart of man is high, And before honour [is] humility.
13. Whoso is answering a matter before he heareth, Folly it is to him and shame.
14. The spirit of a man sustaineth his sickness, And a smitten spirit who doth bear?
15. The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
16. The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.