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27 The dread of the Lord is a well of life; that it bow away from the falling of death. (The fear of the Lord/Reverence for the Lord is a well of life; yea, so that thou turn away from deadly traps, or snares.)

28 The dignity of the king is in the multitude of (his) people; and the shame of a prince is in the fewness of (his) people.

29 He that is patient, is governed by much wisdom; but he that is unpatient, enhanceth his folly.

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