Proverbs 14:21-35. Wisdom on: despises neighbor, kind to the needy, plot evil, plan what is good, hardwork-action, mere talk vs 23, wealth of the wise, folly of fools, truthful witness vs false witness, fears of the Lord vs 27, large population, patient man, quick-tempered man, heart at peace vs envy, oppresses the poor, kind to the needy, calamity, heart of discerning, righteousness, wise servant vs shameful servant.
Proverbs 14:21-35
[21]If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise anyone.
[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.
[27]Do you want to avoid death? Reverence for the Lord is a fountain of life.
[28]A king’s greatness depends on how many people he rules; without them he is nothing.
[29]If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.
[30]Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.
[31]If you oppress poor people, you insult the God who made them; but kindness shown to the poor is an act of worship.
[32]Wicked people bring about their own downfall by their evil deeds, but good people are protected by their integrity.
[33]Wisdom is in every thought of intelligent people; fools know nothing about wisdom.
[34]Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.
[35]Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.