English Standard Version

Proverbs 18:14-17 English Standard Version (ESV)

14. A man’s spirit will endure sickness,but a crushed spirit who can bear?

15. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16. A man’s gift makes room for himand brings him before the great.

17. The one who states his case first seems right,until the other comes and examines him.