Proverbs 14:21-35

²¹He that despiseth his neighbor is a sinner; but he that is gracious to the poor—happiness attend him!

²²Behold, those who contrive evil are in error; but kindness and truth attend on those who contrive what is good.

²³In all painful labor there is profit; but mere words of the lips lead only to want.

²⁴The crown of the wise is their riches; but the folly of fools is only folly.

²⁵A deliverer of souls is the true witness; but a witness of deceit uttereth lies.

²⁶In the fear of the Lord is the strong confidence of man, and unto his children will it be a place of shelter.

²⁷The fear of the Lord is the source of life, teaching to avoid the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the want of a population is the downfall of the prince.

²⁹He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit holdeth up to view his folly.

³⁰A sound heart is the life of the body; but jealousy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious to the needy honoreth him.

³²Through his own evil is the wicked thrust down; but even in his death doth the righteous have confidence.

³³In the heart of the man of understanding resteth wisdom: but the little which is in the bosom of fools is made known.

³⁴Righteousness exalteth a people; but the disgrace of nations is sin.

³⁵The king's favor is bestowed on an intelligent servant; but his wrath is against him that deserveth shame.