Proverbs 18:20

He who pleads his cause first seems right—

until another comes and questions him.

The lot settles disputes,

and keeps strong ones apart.

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.

Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue;

those who love it will eat its fruit.

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing,

and obtains favor of the LORD.

The poor plead for mercy,

but the rich answer harshly.