²⁷ If you respect and obey the Lord,
    that is like a spring of water that gives you life.
    It will keep you safe from death's traps.
²⁸ A king who rules many people will receive great honour.
    But a ruler with only a few people will have nothing in the end.
²⁹ A patient man shows that he understands what is right.
    But someone who quickly becomes angry shows that he is foolish.