Proverbs 14:26-35

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.

²⁸In a populous nation is the glory of a king: but in the failure of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹A man slow to wrath abounds in wisdom: but a man of impatient spirit is very foolish.

³⁰A meek-spirited man is a healer of the heart: but a sensitive heart is a corruption of the bones.

³¹He that oppresses the needy provokes his Maker: but he that honours him has pity upon the poor.

³²The ungodly shall be driven away in his wickedness: but he who is secure in his own holiness is just.

³³There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.

³⁵An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.