27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, so as to turn aside from the ruin of death.
28 In a multitude of people, there is dignity for the king. And in a paucity of people, there is disgrace for the prince.
29 Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.
30 The well-being of the heart is life for the flesh. But envy is decay for the bones.
31 Whoever slanders the indigent argues against his Maker. But he who has compassion on the poor honors his Maker.
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