26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,and his children will have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of lifeto turn ⌊one⌋ away from the grasp of death.
28 A large population is an honor for a king,but without people a ruler is ruined.
29 A person of great understanding is patient,but a short temper is the height of stupidity.
30 A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body,but jealousy is ⌊like⌋ bone cancer.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker,but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.
32 A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing,but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge.