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Proverbs 18:17

“The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.”

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¹⁵The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out.

¹⁶A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.

¹⁷The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

¹⁸Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

¹⁹An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

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