²¹ It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,^(A)
    but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.^(B)

²² Do not those who plot evil go astray?^(C)
    But those who plan what is good find^[a] love and faithfulness.

²³ All hard work brings a profit,
    but mere talk leads only to poverty.

²⁴ The wealth of the wise is their crown,
    but the folly of fools yields folly.^(D)

²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.^(E)

²⁶ Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,^(F)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.^(G)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(H)
    turning a person from the snares of death.^(I)

²⁸ A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.^(J)

²⁹ Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(K)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(L)

³⁰ A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.^(M)

³¹ Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,^(N)
    but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.^(O)