Proverbs 14:27
Verse 27 of 35. The 14th of 31 chapters in Proverbs, in Poetry and Wisdom.
23In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.
24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.
25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.
28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
31He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.
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