Proverbs 14:26-35 ▼

26 In the fear of the LORD a man hath strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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