Revised Version 1885

Proverbs 14:26-34 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

26. In the fear of the Lord is 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 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 sound 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 honoureth him.

32. The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the righteous hath hope 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.