Proverbs 14:23-28 The Message (MSG)

23. Hard work always pays off;mere talk puts no bread on the table.

24. The wise accumulate wisdom;fools get stupider by the day.

25. Souls are saved by truthful witnessand betrayed by the spread of lies.

26. The Fear-of-God builds up confidence,and makes a world safe for your children.

27. The Fear-of-God is a spring of living waterso you won’t go off drinking from poisoned wells.

28. The mark of a good leader is loyal followers;leadership is nothing without a following.

Proverbs 14