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Proverbs 18:17
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The first person to speak in court always seems right until his opponent begins to question him.
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Intelligent people are always eager and ready to learn.
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Do you want to meet an important person? Take a gift and it will be easy.
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The first person to speak in court always seems right until his opponent begins to question him.
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If two powerful people are opposing each other in court, casting lots can settle the issue.
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Help your relatives and they will protect you like a strong city wall, but if you quarrel with them, they will close their doors to you.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.