Proverbs 14:26-35 ▼

26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.

27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.

28 In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.

29 Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso 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 reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.

32 In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death is the righteous.

33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.

35 The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!