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27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
    so that one may avoid the snares of death.
28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
    without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

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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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