Proverbs 14:22-30 The Message (MSG)

22. Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out,while the thoughtful win love and trust?

23. Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table.

24. The wise accumulate wisdom;fools get stupider by the day.

25. Souls are saved by truthful witnessand betrayed by the spread of lies.

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.

Proverbs 14