Proverbs 14:18-21 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

18. The simple have folly as an adornment,but the shrewd wear knowledge as a crown.

19. The malicious bow down before the good,and the wicked, at the gates of the just.

20. Even by their neighbors the poor are despised,but a rich person’s friends are many.

21. Whoever despises the hungry comes up short,but happy the one who is kind to the poor!

Proverbs 14