24. The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25. A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26. In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may 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 destruction 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 reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
32. The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.
33. Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.
34. Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
35. The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.