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Proverbs 18:14-20 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

14. The spirit of a man sustains his weakness. Yet who can sustain a spirit that is easily angered?

15. A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.

16. A man's gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.

17. The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.

18. Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.

19. A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.

20. From the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.

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