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28 In a multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in a lack of people is the prince’s ruin.

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes and exalts his folly.(A)

30 A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones.

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28 A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)

29 Whoever is patient has great understanding,(B)
    but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.(C)

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
    but envy rots the bones.(D)

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