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.
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.