15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning.

16 A man’s gift [a]enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.

17 [b]He that is first in his own cause, is just: then cometh his neighbor and maketh inquiry of him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:16 Getteth him liberty to speak, and favor of them that are most in estimation.
  2. Proverbs 18:17 He that speaketh first, is best heard of the wicked judge, but when his adversary inquireth out the matter, it turneth to his shame.

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