Proverbs 18:15-17

Young's Literal Translation

¹⁵ The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

¹⁷ Righteous [is] the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.