20Friends will hate poor friends; but the friends of the rich are many.
21He that dishonours the needy sins: but he that has pity on the poor is most blessed.
22They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
23With every one who is careful there is abundance: but the pleasure-taking and indolent shall be in lack.
24A prudent man is the crown of the wise: but the occupation of fools is evil.
25A faithful witness shall deliver a soul from evil: but a deceitful man kindles falsehoods.
26In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and he leaves his children a support.
27The commandment of the Lord is a fountain of life; and it causes men to turn aside from the snare of death.
Proverbs 14
Proverbs 14:20-27