Proverbs 14:28-30

New International Reader's Version

²⁸A large population is a king’s glory.
But a prince without followers is destroyed.

²⁹Anyone who is patient has great understanding.
But anyone who gets angry quickly shows how foolish they are.

³⁰A peaceful heart gives life to the body.
But jealousy rots the bones.

Proverbs 14:28-30

New International Version

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

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

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

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