24 Wisdom can make you rich,but foolishness leadsto more foolishness.
25 An honest witnesscan save your life,but liars can't be trusted.
26 If you respect the Lord,you and your childrenhave a strong fortress
27 and a life-giving fountainthat keeps you safefrom deadly traps.
28 Rulers of powerful nationsare held in honour;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.
29 It's clever to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.
30 It's healthy to be content,but envy can eat you up.