Proverbs 14:23-31

23All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

25A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

26Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

28A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

31Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.