Proverbs 14:26-28

The Voice

²⁶ Reverence for the Eternal brings bold confidence,
    and one’s offspring will have hope of protection.
²⁷ Respect and honor for Him is the basis of a satisfied life,
    which guards a person from being trapped in the snares of death.
²⁸ A king’s splendor is in his many people,
    but a declining population will lead to his ruin.