26. The Fear-of-God builds up confidence,and makes a world safe for your children.
27. The Fear-of-God is a spring of living waterso you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.
28. The mark of a good leader is loyal followers;leadership is nothing without a following.
29. Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding;a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
30. A sound mind makes for a robust body,but runaway emotions corrode the bones.
31. You insult your Maker when you exploit the powerless;when you’re kind to the poor, you honor God.
32. The evil of bad people leaves them out in the cold;the integrity of good people creates a safe place for living.
33. Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart—fools never even get to say hello.
34. God-devotion makes a country strong;God-avoidance leaves people weak.
35. Diligent work gets a warm commendation;shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.