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Proverbs 14:18-28

18 Foolish dreamers live in a world of illusion; wise realists plant their feet on the ground.

18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

19 Eventually, evil will pay tribute to good; the wicked will respect God-loyal people.

19 Evildoers will bow down in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.

20 An unlucky loser is shunned by all, but everyone loves a winner.

20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.

21 It's criminal to ignore a neighbor in need, but compassion for the poor - what a blessing!

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

22 Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?

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

23 Hard work always pays off; mere talk puts no bread on the table.

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

24 The wise accumulate wisdom; fools get stupider by the day.

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

25 Souls are saved by truthful witness and betrayed by the spread of lies.

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

26 The Fear-of-God builds up confidence, and makes a world safe for your children.

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

27 The Fear-of-God is a spring of living water so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.

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

28 The mark of a good leader is loyal followers; leadership is nothing without a following.

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