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26 In the feare of the Lord is an assured strength: and his children are vnder a sure defence. 27 The feare of the Lorde is a well of lyfe, to auoyde the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the kynges honour: but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince. 29 He that is patient hath much vnderstanding: but he that is soone displeased, exalteth foolishnesse. 30 A mery heart is the lyfe of the body: but enuie consumeth away the bones. 31 He that doth a poore man wrong, blasphemeth his maker: but who so honoureth him, hath pitie on the poore. 32 The vngodly is cast away for his iniquitie: but the ryghteous hath a good hope, euen in death. 33 Wisdome resteth in the heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng, and it shalbe knowen among them that are vnlearned. 34 Righteousnesse setteth vp the people: but the sacrifice of the heathen is sinnefull. 35 A discrete seruaunt is a pleasure vnto the kyng: but his wrath is agaynst hym that doth dishonour hym. Proverbs 14:26-35, Bishops' Bible of 1568. Public domain.
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