28 A large population is a king’s glory,

but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,

but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,

but envy rots the bones.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,

but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning

and even among fools she lets herself be known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin condemns any people.

35 A king delights in a wise servant,

but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king,

but without people a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,

but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

30 A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh,

but envy makes the bones rot.

31 Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker,

but he who is generous to the needy honors him.

32 The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,

but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding,

but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

28 In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: But envy the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: But he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: But the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: But that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

28 A growing population is a king’s glory;

a prince without subjects has nothing.

29 People with understanding control their anger;

a hot temper shows great foolishness.

30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;

jealousy is like cancer in the bones.

31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,

but helping the poor honors him.

32 The wicked are crushed by disaster,

but the godly have a refuge when they die.

33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart;

wisdom is not found among fools.

34 Godliness makes a nation great,

but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king rejoices in wise servants

but is angry with those who disgrace him.

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

But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

29 He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,

But he who is impulsive exalts folly.

30 A sound heart is life to the body,

But envy is rottenness to the bones.

31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker,

But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.

32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,

But the righteous has a refuge in his death.

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

But what is in the heart of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,

But his wrath is against him who causes shame.

28 A king is honored when he has many people to rule,

but a prince is ruined if he has none.

29 Patient people have great understanding,

but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

30 Peace of mind means a healthy body,

but jealousy will rot your bones.

31 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker,

but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

32 The wicked are ruined by their own evil,

but those who do right are protected even in death.

33 Wisdom lives in those with understanding,

and even fools recognize it.

34 Doing what is right makes a nation great,

but sin will bring disgrace to any people.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant,

but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory;

But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding;

But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh;

But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker;

But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

32 The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing;

But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding;

But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;

But sin is a reproach to any people.

35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;

But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.

28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

32 The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

28 A large population is an honor for a king, 

but without people a ruler is ruined. 

29 A person of great understanding is patient, 

but a short temper is the height of stupidity. 

30 A tranquil heart makes for a healthy body, 

but jealousy is ⸤like⸥ bone cancer. 

31 Whoever oppresses the poor insults his maker, 

but whoever is kind to the needy honors him. 

32 A wicked person is thrown down by his own wrongdoing, 

but even in his death a righteous person has a refuge. 

33 Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. 

Even fools recognize this. 

34 Righteousness lifts up a nation, 

but sin is a disgrace in any society. 

35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, 

but he is furious with one who acts shamefully. 

28 A large population is a king’s splendor,

but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

29 A patient person shows great understanding,

but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,

but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

31 The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,

but one who is kind to the needy honors Him.

32 The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,

but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.

33 Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;

she is known even among fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a disgrace to any people.

35 A king favors a wise servant,

but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;

without people a prince is ruined.

29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,

but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,

but passion makes the bones rot.

31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,

but those who are kind to the needy honor him.

32 The wicked are overthrown by their evildoing,

but the righteous find a refuge in their integrity.

33 Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding,

but it is not known in the heart of fools.

34 Righteousness exalts a nation,

but sin is a reproach to any people.

35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,

but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

28 In the multitude of people is the glory of the king,

but without a population, a prince is ruined.

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,

but the hasty of spirit exalts folly.

30 A heart of tranquility is life to the flesh,

but causes bones of passion to rot.

31 He who oppresses the poor insults him who made him,

but he who has mercy on the poor honors him.

32 By his evildoing, the wicked will be overthrown,

and the righteous will find refuge in his death.

33 In the heart of him who has understanding, wisdom rests,

but even in the midst of fools it becomes known.

34 Righteousness will exalt a nation,

but sin is a reproach to a people.

35 The favor of a king is for the servant who deals wisely,

but his wrath will be on him who acts shamefully.

28 A large population is a king’s glory.

But a prince without followers is destroyed.

29 Anyone who is patient has great understanding.

But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish he is.

30 A peaceful heart gives life to the body.

But jealousy rots the bones.

31 Anyone who crushes poor people makes fun of their Maker.

But anyone who is kind to those in need honors God.

32 When trouble comes, sinners are brought down.

But godly people have a safe place even when they die.

33 Wisdom rests in the hearts of those who understand what is right.

And even among foolish people she makes herself known.

34 Doing what is right lifts people up.

But sin brings shame to any nation.

35 A king is pleased with a wise servant.

But a servant who is full of shame invites the king’s anger.