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Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
Proverbs 14:28 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
26 In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, And to His sons there is a refuge.
27 The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, To turn aside from snares of death.
28 In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
29 Whoso is slow to anger is of great understanding, And whoso is short in temper is exalting folly.
30 A healed heart is life to the flesh, And rottenness to the bones is envy.
31 An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
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