Proverbs 14:23-31

23In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

25A truthful witness rescues lives, but the one who breathes lies brings deception.

26In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

27The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

28A king’s glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler.

29The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

30A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

31The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.