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Proverbs 14:28-30
English Standard Version
Proverbs 14:28-30
English Standard Version
28 In (A)a multitude of people is the glory of a king,
but without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is (B)slow to anger has great understanding,
but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30 A tranquil[a] heart gives (C)life to the flesh,
but (D)envy[b] makes (E)the bones rot.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:30 Or healing
- Proverbs 14:30 Or jealousy
Proverbs 14:28-30
King James Version
Proverbs 14:28-30
King James Version
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
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