Proverbs 18:11-18
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11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
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12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
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13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
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18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.