b'Proverbs 1817 He that is first in his own cause, is just: then cometh his neighbor, and maketh inquiry of him.18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mighty.19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, and their contentions are like the bar of a palace.20 With the fruit of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.21 Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof.22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favor of the Lord.23 The poor speaketh with prayers: but the rich answereth roughly.24 A man that hath friends, ought to shew himself friendly: for a friend is nearer than a brother.76'