28A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.


In Context

25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.

26 He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Proverbs 14:28 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people [is] the king’s honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the dignity of the king: and in the small number of people the dishonour of the prince.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of a people is the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:28In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.