²³ All hard work brings a profit,
    but mere talk leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The wealth of the wise is their crown,
    but the folly of fools yields folly.^(A)

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.^(B)

²⁶ Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(C)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.^(D)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(E)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(F)

²⁸ A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.^(G)

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(H)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(I)

³⁰ A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.^(J)

³¹ Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(K)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(L)

³² When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,^(M)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.^(N)

³³ Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(O)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,^(P)
    but sin condemns any people.

³⁵ A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(Q)