The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
He who 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.
Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.
So it was, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me after this manner,” that his anger was aroused.