Proverbs 18:15

Before destruction the heart of man is proud,

but before honor is humility.

He who answers before he hears,

that is folly and shame to him.

A man’s spirit will sustain him in sickness,

but a crushed spirit, who can bear?

A man’s gift makes room for him,

and brings him before great men.

He who pleads his cause first seems right—

until another comes and questions him.

The lot settles disputes,

and keeps strong ones apart.