12. Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
13. He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him.
14. The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of the prudent gets knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
16. A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
17. He that speaks first in his own cause seems just; until his neighbor comes and examines him.
18. The lot causes contentions to cease, and decides between the mighty.