Proverbs 18:15-17

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁵ A discerning heart acquires knowledge,
and the ears of the wise seek knowledge.
¹⁶ A person’s gift opens doors^[a] for him.
It leads him into the presence of great people.
¹⁷ The first person to state his case appears to be right.
Then his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.