24. The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25. A true witness delivers souls: but a deceitful witness speaks lies.
26. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.
28. In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalts folly.
30. A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31. He that oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker: but he that honors him has mercy on the poor.
32. The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous has hope in his death.