Proverbs 14:27-29

Tree of Life Version

²⁷The fear of Adonai is a fountain of life,
turning one from the snares of death.

²⁸A large population is a king’s glory,
but lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

²⁹One who is slow to anger shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one 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)

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)