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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 14, Verse 25

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The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly.
King James Version
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
American Standard Version
A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.
New English Translation
A truthful witness rescues lives, but one who testifies falsely betrays them.
World English Bible
A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness is deceitful.
26
In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28
In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
29
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30
A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
34
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
35
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.