Proverbs 18:9-19

9 He also that is negligent in his work is brother to him that is the great spendthrift.

10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous shall run into it, and be raised up.

11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city and as a high wall in his imagination.

12 Before being broken, the heart of man is haughty, and before coming into honour, comes being brought to humility.

13 For him that answers a word before he hears, it is folly and reproach unto him.

14 The spirit of man will bear his infirmity, but a broken spirit who can bear?

15 The heart of the man of understanding acquires wisdom, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.

17 The one who is just is first in his cause, his adversary comes and seeks him out.

18 The lot causes contentions to cease and decides between the mighty.

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