Proverbs 18:14-24

14 The ¹spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a ²broken spirit who can bear it?

15 The ³mind of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ⁴ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man's ⁵gift 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 ⁶lot 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 ⁷fruit of a man's mouth his stomach will be satisfied; ⁸He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.

21 ⁹Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its ¹⁰fruit.

22 He who finds a ¹¹wife finds a good thing And ¹²obtains favor from the LORD.

23 The ¹³poor man utters supplications, But the ¹⁴rich man ¹⁵answers roughly.

24 A man of too many friends comes to ruin, But there is ¹⁶a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

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