20No one likes poor people; even their friends/neighbors do not like them; rich people have many friends, but only while the rich people still have money.
21It is sinful to despise your poor neighbors; God is pleased with those who do kind things for the poor.
22Those who plan to do things that are evil/wrong are walking on the wrong road; people faithfully love, respect and are loyal to those who plan to do what is good.
23If you work hard, you will ◄accomplish something good/get a good income►, but if all you do is to talk and not work, you will remain poor.
24One of the rewards MET of being wise is to become rich; the reward of acting foolishly is to become more foolish.
25By saying in court what is true, you can save the life of the one who is being falsely accused; if you tell lies, you are abandoning someone who needs your help to defend him.
26Those who revere Yahweh are confident that he will protect them, and their family will also be protected.
27Having an awesome respect for Yahweh is like MET having a fountain that gives life; it will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.
Proverbs 14
Proverbs 14:20-27