^{16 Ref} A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

^{17 Ref} He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

^{18 Ref} The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

^{19 Ref} A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

^{20 Ref} A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

^{21 Ref} Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

^{22 Ref} Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

^{23 Ref} The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

^{24 Ref} A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.