Proverbs 14:26-28

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.^(A)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.^(B)

²⁸ A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.