23 In all labor there is profit,
But¹ idle chatter leads only to poverty. ‡

24 The crown of the wise is their riches,
But the foolishness of fools is folly.

26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.

27 ^aThe fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death. ‡