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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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28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

29 A patient person shows great understanding,(A)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,(B)
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.(C)

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28 A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

29 A patient person shows great understanding,(A)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

30 A tranquil heart is life to the body,(B)
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.(C)

Read full chapter