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Proverbs 18:15-24

Revised Standard Version RSV

15 An intelligent mind 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 He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.

18 The lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.

19 A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

20 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the LORD.

23 The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

24 There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

New International Version NIV

15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.

16 A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.

17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and cross-examines.

18 Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.

19 A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.

21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD.

23 The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.

24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.