21He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy.
22They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
23In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
25A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
26In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children.
27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death.
28In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.
29He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly.
30Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him.