Mishle 18:17-19

Orthodox Jewish Bible

¹⁷ He that is harishon (the first) to make his case seemeth tzaddik, but his re’a cometh and doth cross-examine him.

¹⁸ The goral (lot) causeth contentions to cease, and keepeth the mighty apart.

¹⁹ A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and their contentious quarrelings are like the bars of an armon (citadel).