Proverbs 18:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶A gift opens doors;
    it gives access to the great.
¹⁷The one who first states a case seems right,
    until the other comes and cross-examines.
¹⁸Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
    and decides between powerful contenders.

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