Proverbs 18:17-19

New American Standard Bible

¹⁷ The first ^[a]to plead his case seems right,
Until ^[b]another comes and examines him.
¹⁸ The cast ^(A)lot puts an end to quarrels,
And ^[c]decides between the mighty ones.
¹⁹ A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.