Proverbs 18:16

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14 The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit?

15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

16 ^aA man’s gift makes room for him,
And brings him before great men.

17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.

18 Casting ^alots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart.

19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 ^aA man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.

21 ^aDeath and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.

22 ^aHe who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the Lord.

23 The poor man uses entreaties,
But the rich answers ^aroughly.

24 A man who has friends¹ must himself be friendly,
^aBut there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Commentaries:

No entry exists in Adam Clarke for Proverbs 18:16.

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