In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
