17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:17
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Proverbs 18:12–14
12 Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. 13 He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him. 14 The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
Sirach 39:33–35
33 All the works of the Lord are good. He will supply every need in its time. (WEB) 34 No one can say, “This is worse than that,” for they will all be well approved in their time. (WEB) 35 Now with all your hearts and voices, sing praises and bless the Lord’s name! (WEB)
Sirach 27:6–8
6 The fruit of a tree discloses its cultivation, so is the utterance of the thought of a person’s heart. (WEB) 7 Praise no man before you hear his thoughts, for this is how people are tested. (WEB) 8 If you follow righteousness, you will obtain it, and put it on like a long robe… (WEB)
Proverbs 12:16–18
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. 17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. 18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Sirach 8:13–15
13 Don’t be surety beyond your means. If you give surety, think as one who will have to pay. (WEB) 14 Don’t go to law with a judge; for according to his honor they will give judgment for him. (WEB) 15 Don’t travel with a reckless man, lest he be burdensome to you; for he will do as… (WEB)
Proverbs 21:27–29
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent! 28 A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever. 29 A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
Sirach 37:6–8
6 Don’t forget a friend in your soul. Don’t be unmindful of him in your riches. (WEB) 7 Every counselor extols counsel, but some give counsel in their own interest. (WEB) 8 Let your soul beware of a counselor, and know in advance what is his interest (for he will take counsel fo… (WEB)
Mark 14:58–60
58 “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” 59 But even their testimony was inconsistent. 60 So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are…
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