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Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
Proverbs 14:28 · Darby Bible
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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 deceit uttereth lies.
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, to turn away from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
29 He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh; but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.
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