Proverbs 14:25-31

New International Version

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 14:25-31

King James Version

²⁵A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

²⁶In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

²⁷The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

²⁹He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

³⁰A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

³¹He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

New International Version (NIV)