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Proverbs 14:21-31

21 Those who despise their neighbors are sinners, but happy are those who are kind to the needy.

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

22 Don't those who plan evil go astray? Those who plan good receive loyalty and faithfulness.

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

23 There is profit in hard work, but mere talk leads to poverty.

23 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

24 Wealth is the crown of the wise, and the folly of fools is folly.

24 The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields folly.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a deceiver proclaims lies.

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence and refuge for one's children.

26 Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning people away from deathtraps.

27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.

28 A king's glory is a large population, but a dwindling people is a ruler's ruin.

28 A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29 Patience leads to abundant understanding, but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.

30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body, but jealousy rots the bones.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

31 Those who exploit the powerless anger their maker, while those who are kind to the poor honor God.

31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.