20Friends will hate poor friends; But the friends of the rich are many.
21He that dishonors 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 everyone who is careful there is abundance: But the pleasure taking and indolent shall be in want.
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