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27 Respect for the Lord gives life.
    It is like a fountain of water that can save people from death.

28 A king is honored when he has many people to rule.
    But a prince is ruined if he has none.

29 A person who does not quickly get angry shows that he has understanding.
    But a person who quickly loses his temper shows his foolishness.

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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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