Proverbs 18:15 WBT

¹³  He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame to him.

¹⁴  The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

¹⁵  The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶  A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷  [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.