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Proverbs 14:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Proverbs 14:28-30
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
28 The glory of a king is a multitude of people;
without people a prince is ruined.
29 Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,
but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
30 A tranquil mind gives life to the flesh,
but passion makes the bones rot.
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
New International Version
Proverbs 14:28-30
New International Version
28 A large population is a king’s glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.(A)
30 A heart at peace gives life to the body,
but envy rots the bones.(D)
Proverbs 14:28-30
New King James Version
Proverbs 14:28-30
New King James Version
28 In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:29 Lit. short of spirit
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