Proverbs 18:17-20

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹⁷ The first ^[a]to plead his case seems right,
Until ^[b]another comes and examines him.
¹⁸ The cast ^(A)lot puts an end to strife
And ^[c]decides between the mighty ones.
¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
²⁰ With the ^[d](B)fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
^(C)He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.