He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.
It happened, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, *This is what your servant did to me,* that his wrath was kindled.
He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.