Proverbs 14:23-31

23If you work hard, something good will come. But if you only talk about it, you will become poor.

24For wise people, their riches are like a crown of honour. But fools only work to get foolish things.

25Someone who speaks the truth in court may save a life. But someone who always tells lies deceives everyone.

26Someone who respects and obeys the Lord knows that he will be safe. His family also will be in a safe place.

27If you respect and obey the Lord, that is like a spring of water that gives you life. It will keep you safe from death's traps.

28A king who rules many people will receive great honour. But a ruler with only a few people will have nothing in the end.

29A patient man shows that he understands what is right. But someone who quickly becomes angry shows that he is foolish.

30If you have peace in your mind, your body will be healthy. But if you are jealous, it will eat away your body.

31If you are cruel to poor people, you are insulting God who created them. But if you are kind to helpless people, it shows that you respect God.