Proverbs 14:24-26

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wisdom,^[a]
    but folly is the garland^[b] of fools.
²⁵ A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
²⁶ In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
    and one’s children will have a refuge.