Proverbs 14:27-29

New Century Version

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

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

²⁹Patient people have great understanding,
but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

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)

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