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Proverbs 14:27-29
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27 The fear of the Lord is as a wellspring of life, to avoid the snares of death.

28 In the multitude of the [a]people is the honor of a King, and for the want of people cometh the destruction of the Prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath, is of great wisdom: but he that is of an hasty mind, exalteth folly.

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  1. Proverbs 14:28 That is, the strength of a king standeth in many people.
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Proverbs 14:27-29
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27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(A)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(B)

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

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

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