28 A king’s glory is a large population,but a dwindling people is a ruler’s ruin.
29 Patience leads to abundant understanding,but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.
30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,but jealousy rots the bones.
31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker,while those who are kind to the poor honor God.
32 The wicked are thrown down by their own evil,but the righteous find refuge even in death.
33 Wisdom resides in an understanding heart,but it’s not known in fools.
34 Righteousness dignifies a nation,but sin disgraces a people.