Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 14:28
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Berean Standard Bible
A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
King James Version
In the multitude of people [is] the king’s honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.
World English Bible
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
American Standard Version
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 14
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
28 A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
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