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28 A multitude of subjects is the glory of the king;
    but if his people are few, a prince is ruined.
29 Long-suffering results in great wisdom;
    a short temper raises folly high.[a](A)
30 A tranquil mind gives life to the body,
    but jealousy rots the bones.

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Footnotes

  1. 14:29 A series of puns on short and long; lit., “long of nostrils (idiom for “patient”), large in wisdom, / short in breath (idiom for “impatient”), makes folly tall.”

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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