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26 In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince. 29 He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. 30 Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his Maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him. 32 The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death. 33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant. 34 Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable. 35 A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. Proverbs 14:26-35, Douay-Rheims Bible. Public domain.
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