Proverbs [Sayings] 14:27-35

²⁷The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

³⁰The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

³¹He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who honors him shows mercy to the needy.

³²The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the upright has a refuge.

³³Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

³⁴Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a cheshed ·disgrace· to any people.

³⁵The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.