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27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
    turning people from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays 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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