Proverbs 18:17-19

English Standard Version Anglicised

¹⁷The one who states his case first seems right,
    until the other comes and examines him.
¹⁸^(A)The lot puts an end to quarrels
    and decides between powerful contenders.
¹⁹A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city,
    and quarrelling is like the bars of a castle.