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28 In the multitude of people is the king’s glory,
    but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
    but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
30 The life of the body is a heart at peace,
    but envy rots the bones.

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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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