26. If you respect the Lord,you and your childrenhave a strong fortress
27. and a life-giving fountainthat keeps you safefrom deadly traps.
28. Rulers of powerful nationsare held in honour;rulers of weak nationsare nothing at all.
29. It's clever to be patient,but it's stupidto lose your temper.
30. It's healthy to be content,but envy can eat you up.