Proverbs 14:27-35

²⁷The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

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

²⁹He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; but envy is the rottenness of the bones.

³¹He that oppresseth the poor blasphemeth his Maker; but he that is gracious unto the needy honoureth Him.

³²The wicked is thrust down in his misfortune; but the righteous, even when he is brought to death, hath hope.

³³In the heart of him that hath discernment wisdom resteth; but in the inward part of fools it maketh itself known.

³⁴Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.

³⁵The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; but his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.