In context
16A man’s gift opens the way for him and brings him before the great. 17The first to plead his case seems right, until his neighbor comes and cross-examines him. 18The lot puts an end to strife and decides between the strong. 19A brother wronged is harder won than a fortified city, and strife is like the bars of a fortress. 20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; the harvest of his lips satisfies him.
