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.
33. Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34. Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35. The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.