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Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Proverbs 14:28 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 14:28 in other translations
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
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In context
25 A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
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