Proverbs 18:17-24

Proverbs 18:17-24

[17] He that is first  in his own cause  seemeth just;  cometh  and searcheth  him. [18] The lot  causeth contentions  to cease,  and parteth  between the mighty.  [19] A brother  offended  is harder to be won than a strong  city:  are like the bars  of a castle.  [20] 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] Death  and life  are in the power  of the tongue:  and they that love  it shall eat  the fruit  [22] Whoso findeth  a wife  findeth  a good  thing, and obtaineth  favour  of the LORD.  [23] The poor  useth  intreaties;  but the rich  answereth  roughly.  [24] A man  that hath friends  must shew himself friendly:  and there is  a friend  that sticketh closer  than a brother.