27 aThe fear of the
Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn
one away from the snares of death.
28 In a multitude of people
is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people
is the downfall of a prince.
29 aHe who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But
he who is1 impulsive exalts folly.
30 A sound heart
is life to the body,
But
aenvy
is brottenness to the bones.
31 aHe who oppresses the poor reproaches
bhis Maker,
But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy.
32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness,
But
athe righteous has a refuge in his death.
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