He that is first in his own cause seems just; but his neighbor comes and examines him.
And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, In this manner did your servant do to me; that his anger was kindled.
He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.
The lot causes contentions to cease, and separates between the mighty.