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Proverbs 14:28

World English Bible

In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

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Proverbs 14:28 in other translations

In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

Proverbs 14:28 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:28 in context

  1. 26In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress,
    and he will be a refuge for his children.
  2. 27The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life,
    turning people from the snares of death.
  3. 28In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
  4. 29He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
  5. 30The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.