Proverbs 18:15-24

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

17 [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.

18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth 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.

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it.

22 [Whoever] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favor from the LORD.

23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

24 A man [that hath] friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.