Proverbs 14:22-26 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

22. You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.

23. Work and you will earn a living; if you sit around talking you will be poor.

24. Wise people are rewarded with wealth, but fools are known by their foolishness.

25. A witness saves lives when he tells the truth; when he tells lies, he betrays people.

26. Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.

Proverbs 14