Proverbs 14:27-29

Darby Translation

²⁷The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, to turn away from the snares of death.

²⁸In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

²⁹He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Proverbs 14:27-29

New International Version

²⁷The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,^(A)
turning a person from the snares of death.^(B)

²⁸A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.^(C)

²⁹Whoever is patient has great understanding,^(D)
but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.^(E)

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)