Proverbs 14:27-29

The Voice

²⁷ Respect and honor for Him is the basis of a satisfied life,
    which guards a person from being trapped in the snares of death.
²⁸ A king’s splendor is in his many people,
    but a declining population will lead to his ruin.
²⁹ Whoever is patient and slow to anger shows great understanding,
    but whoever has a quick temper magnifies his foolishness.