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26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
    and one’s children will have a refuge.(A)
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
    so that one may avoid the snares of death.(B)
28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
    without people a prince is ruined.

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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(A)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(B)

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(C)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(D)

28 A large population is a king’s glory,
    but without subjects a prince is ruined.(E)

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