Proverbs 14:28-30

New King James Version

²⁸In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

²⁹^(A)He who is slow to wrath has great understanding,
But he who is ^[a]impulsive exalts folly.

³⁰A sound heart is life to the body,
But ^(B)envy is ^(C)rottenness to the bones.

Footnotes

Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit

Proverbs 14:28-30

New American Standard Bible

²⁸In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the scarcity of people is a prince’s ruin.
²⁹One who is ^(A)slow to anger has great understanding;
But one who is ^[a]quick-tempered exalts foolishness.
³⁰A ^(B)tranquil heart is life to the body,
But jealousy is ^(C)rottenness to the bones.