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Proverbs 14:28-35 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

28. A king's greatness depends on how many people he rules; without them he is nothing.

29. If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.

30. Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.

31. If you oppress poor people, you insult the God who made them; but kindness shown to the poor is an act of worship.

32. Wicked people bring about their own downfall by their evil deeds, but good people are protected by their integrity.

33. Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.

34. Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.

35. Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.

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