Proverbs 14:27-29

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²⁷^[a]The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
By which one may avoid the snares of death.
²⁸In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the scarcity of people is a prince’s ruin.
²⁹One who is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is ^[b]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.

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Proverbs 14:27 Or Reverence for
Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

Proverbs 14:27-29

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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)

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