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26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that hath mercy on the needy honoureth him. 32 The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the inward part of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame. Proverbs 14:26-35, English Revised Version. Public domain.
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