14. The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; But a broken spirit who can bear?
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 pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
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 such contentions are like the bars of a castle.