20 The apoor is hated even by his neighbor,

But those who love the rich are many.

21 He who adespises his neighbor sins,

But bhappy is he who is gracious to the 1poor.

22 Will they not go astray who adevise evil?

But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

23 In all labor there is profit,

But 1mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 The acrown of the wise is their riches,

But the folly of fools is foolishness.

25 A truthful witness saves lives,

But he who 1autters lies is 2treacherous.

26 In the 1afear of the Lord there is strong confidence,

And 2his children will have refuge.

27 The 1fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,

That one may avoid the snares of death.

28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,

But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

29 He who is aslow to anger has great understanding,

But he who is 1quick-tempered exalts folly.

30 A atranquil heart is life to the body,

But passion is brottenness to the bones.

31 He awho oppresses the poor taunts bhis Maker,

But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.

32 The wicked is athrust down by his 1wrongdoing,

But the brighteous has a refuge when he dies.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding,

But in the 1hearts of fools it is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

But sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a aservant who acts wisely,

But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.