Proverbs 14:28
New King James Version
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
Proverbs 14:28
American Standard Version
28 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
New International Version
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
Proverbs 14:34-35
New King James Version
35 (B)The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:34 shame or disgrace
Proverbs 14:34-35
American Standard Version
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;
But sin is a reproach to [a]any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;
But his wrath will be against him that [b]causeth shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:34 Hebrew peoples.
- Proverbs 14:35 Or, doeth shamefully
Proverbs 14:34-35
New International Version
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(A)
but sin condemns any people.
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(B)
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