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Proverbs 14:20-33 Darby Translation 1890 (DARBY)

20. He that is poor is hated even of his own neighbour; but the rich hath many friends.

21. He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.

22. Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

23. In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.

24. The crown of the wise is their riches; the folly of the foolish is folly.

25. A true witness delivereth souls; but deceit uttereth lies.

26. In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

27. The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

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.

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