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.
18. Casting lots causes contentions to cease,And keeps the mighty apart.
19. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,And contentions are like the bars of a castle.