The evil shall fall down before the good: and the wicked before the gates of the just. 20The poor man shall be hateful even to his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich are many. 21He that despiseth his neighbour, sinneth: but he that sheweth mercy to the poor, shall be blessed. He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy. 22They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things. 23In much work there shall be abundance: but where there are many words, there is oftentimes want. 24The crown of the wise, is their riches: the folly of fools, imprudence. 25A faithful witness delivereth souls: and the double dealer uttereth lies. 26In the fear of the Lord is confidence of strength, and there shall be hope for his children. 27The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to decline from the ruin of death. 28In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of the people the dishonour of the prince. 29He that is patient, is governed with much wisdom: but he that is impatient, exalteth his folly. 30Soundness of heart is the life of the flesh: but envy is the rottenness of the bones. 31He that oppresseth the poor, upbraideth his maker: but he that hath pity on the poor, honoureth him. 32The wicked man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death. 33In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant. 34Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable. 35A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.