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

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

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

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

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

³² When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down,^(I)
    but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.^(J)

³³ Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning^(K)
    and even among fools she lets herself be known.^[a]

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,^(L)
    but sin condemns any people.

³⁵ A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.^(M)

15 A gentle answer^(N) turns away wrath,^(O)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

² The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,^(P)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.^(Q)

³ The eyes^(R) of the Lord are everywhere,^(S)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.^(T)

⁴ The soothing tongue^(U) is a tree of life,^(V)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.^(W)