Proverbs 14:28-35

28 A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.
33 Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.[a]
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

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Cross References 11

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 19:7
  • 2. S 2 Kings 5:12; Proverbs 17:27
  • 3. S ver 17; Ecclesiastes 7:8-9; James 1:19
  • 4. Proverbs 17:22; Proverbs 12:4
  • 5. Proverbs 17:5
  • 6. S Deuteronomy 24:14; S Job 20:19; S Matthew 10:42
  • 7. S Psalms 34:21; S Proverbs 6:15
  • 8. S Job 13:15; 2 Timothy 4:18
  • 9. Proverbs 2:6-10
  • 10. Proverbs 11:11
  • 11. S Esther 8:2; Matthew 24:45-51; Matthew 25:14-30

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Hebrew; Septuagint and Syriac "discerning / but in the heart of fools she is not known"
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