13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.
that is folly and shame.
14 The human spirit can endure in sickness,
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
but a crushed spirit who can bear?
15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,
for the ears of the wise seek it out.
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.
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.
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes
and keeps strong opponents apart.
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.
disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
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