Proverbs 14:27-29

New King James Version

²⁷^(A)The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

²⁸In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

²⁹^(B)He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is ^[a]impulsive exalts 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)

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)