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28 ¶ In the multitude of the people is the king’s glory, but in the failure of the people is the weakness of the prince.

29 ¶ He that is slow to wrath is of great intelligence, but he that is short of spirit exalts folly.

30 ¶ A sound heart is life to the flesh, but envy is 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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