Proverbs 18:15-17

Darby Translation

¹⁵ The heart of an intelligent [man] getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

¹⁶ A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

¹⁷ He that is first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.