Proverbs 14:23-25
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
23 In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence.
25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies.
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Proverbs 14:23-25
New International Version
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)
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