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¹⁷The one who first states a case seems right,
until the other comes and cross-examines.
¹⁸Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
and decides between powerful contenders.
¹⁹An ally offended is stronger than a city;
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
²⁰From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied;
the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
²¹Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
²²He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the Lord.
²³The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.
²⁴Some friends play at friendship
but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.