28 In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.
29 He who is (A)slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is [a]quick-tempered exalts folly.
30 A (B)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But passion is (C)rottenness to the bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:29 Lit short of spirit

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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