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 honor;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.
29 It's smart to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.
30 It's healthy to be content,but envy can eat you up.
31 If you mistreat the poor,you insult your Creator;if you are kind to them,you show him respect.
32 In times of troublethe wicked are destroyed,but even at deaththe innocent have faith.