14. The spirit of a man sustaineth his infirmity; but a broken spirit who can bear?
15. The heart of an intelligent man 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 neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18. The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.