Proverbs 18:11-21

11 A ¹rich man's wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own imagination.

12 ²Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, But ³humility goes before honor.

13 He who ⁴gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him.

14 The ⁵spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a ⁶broken spirit who can bear it?

15 The ⁷mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ⁸ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's ⁹gift makes room for him And brings him before great men.

17 The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.

18 The cast ¹⁰lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.

20 With the ¹¹fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; ¹²He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.

21 ¹³Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its ¹⁴fruit.

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