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.
20. A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.