24. A wise person’s reward is wealth, but a fool’s reward is foolishness.
25. A witness who tells the truth saves lives, but one who tells lies hurts others.
26. People who respect the Lord will be safe, and they will make their children feel secure.
27. Respect for the Lord gives true life and will save you from death’s trap.
28. Kings of large nations have great honor. Rulers without a country have nothing.
29. A patient person is very smart. A quick-tempered person makes stupid mistakes.
30. Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.