Leeser(i)
16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and before great men will it lead him.
17 He that is first in his cause seemeth just; but when his neighbor cometh, then will it be investigated.
18 The lot causeth disputes to cease, and it decideth between the mighty.
19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong town; and quarrels among brothers are like the bars of a castle.
20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth is his body satisfied; with the product of his lips doth he satisfy himself.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it will eat its fruit.
22 Whoso hath found a wife hath found happiness, and hath obtained favor from the Lord.
23 The poor speaketh entreatingly; but the rich answereth roughly.
24 A man’s many companions are hurtful to him; but there is many a friend that cleaveth closer than a brother.