Proverbs 18:17-19

New Life Version

¹⁷ He who tells his story first makes people think he is right, until the other comes to test him.

¹⁸ Throwing an object to decide puts an end to arguing. It keeps powerful men from fighting.

¹⁹ A brother who has been hurt in his spirit is harder to be won than a strong city, and arguing is like the iron gates of a king’s house.