28 In the multitude of the [a]people is the honor of a King, and for the want of people cometh the destruction of the Prince.

29 He that is slow to wrath, is of great wisdom: but he that is of an hasty mind, exalteth folly.

30 A sound heart is the life of the [b]flesh: but envy is the rotting of the bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:28 That is, the strength of a king standeth in many people.
  2. Proverbs 14:30 Or, body.

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