Proverbs 14:26-35 ▼

26 Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin.

29 Being slow to get angry compares to great understanding as being quick-tempered compares to stupidity.

30 A tranquil mind brings life to one's body, but jealousy causes one's bones to rot.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor defies their Creator, but whoever is kind to the needy honors them.

32 The wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, but the righteous person has a place of safety in death.

33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning— even fools know this.

34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.

35 The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.