Proverbs 18:14-16

New Catholic Bible

¹⁴ A man’s spirit can manage to endure sickness,
    but when the spirit is crushed, who can bear it?
¹⁵ A discerning mind gains knowledge,
    and the ears of the wise eagerly seek knowledge.
¹⁶ A gift opens doors for the giver
    and wins him access to the powerful.