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¹³ If one gives answer before hearing,
   it is folly and shame.
¹⁴ The human spirit will endure sickness;
   but a broken spirit—who can bear?
¹⁵ An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
   and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶ A gift opens doors;
   it gives access to the great.
¹⁷ The one who first states a case seems right,
   until the other comes and cross-examines.
¹⁸ Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
   and decides between powerful contenders.
¹⁹ An ally offended is stronger than a city;^*
   such quarrelling is like the bars of a castle.
²⁰ From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied;
   the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
   and those who love it will eat its fruits.
²² He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
   and obtains favour from the Lord.
²³ The poor use entreaties,
   but the rich answer roughly.
²⁴ Some^* friends play at friendship^*
   but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.