23 In all hard work there is profit,but merely talking about it only brings poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches,but the folly of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness rescues lives,but the one who breathes lies brings deception.
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,and it will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain,to turn people from deadly snares.
28 A king’s glory is the abundance of people,but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.
29 The one who is slow to anger has great understanding,but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.