Proverbs 14:21-26

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 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.