Proverbs 14:26-35 ▼

26 Strong confidence [is] in the fear of YHWH, || And there is a refuge to His sons.

27 The fear of YHWH [is] a fountain of life, || To turn aside from snares of death.

28 The honor of a king [is] in the multitude of a people, || And the ruin of a prince in lack of people.

29 Whoever is slow to anger [is] of great understanding, || And whoever is short in temper is exalting folly.

30 A healed heart [is] life to the flesh, || And rottenness to the bones [is] envy.

31 An oppressor of the poor reproaches his Maker, || And whoever is honoring Him || Is favoring the needy.

32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness, || And the righteous [is] trustful in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the intelligent. And it is known in the midst of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation, || And the righteousness of peoples [is] a sin-offering.

35 The favor of a king [is] to a wise servant, || And one causing shame is an object of his wrath!