23. There is profit in all hard work,but endless talk leads only to poverty.
24. The crown of the wise is their wealth,but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.
25. A truthful witness rescues lives,but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26. In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidenceand his children have a refuge.
27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,turning people away from the snares of death.
28. A large population is a king’s splendor,but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
29. A patient person shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
30. A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.