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Proverbs 18:13-23

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens- this is foolishness and disgrace for him.[a]
14 A man's spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?[b]
15 The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.[c]
16 A gift opens doors[d] for a man and brings him before the great.[e]
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.[f]
18 [Casting] the lot ends quarrels and separates powerful opponents.
19 An offended brother is [harder to reach][g] than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is satisfied; he is filled with the product of his lips.[h]
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.[i]
22 A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.[j]
23 The poor man pleads, but the rich one answers roughly.
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  • [a] Pr 15:28
  • [b] Pr 15:13; 17:22
  • [c] Pr 14:33; 15:14
  • [d] Lit gift makes room
  • [e] Pr 17:8; 19:6; 21:14
  • [f] 1 Kg 3:16-28
  • [g] LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger
  • [h] Pr 1:31; 12:14; 14:14
  • [i] Pr 13:2; Mt 15:11,18-20; Jms 3:8
  • [j] Pr 19:14; 31:10
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