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


In Context

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

26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

27 The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death.

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

29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, 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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:28A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined.

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 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.