Proverbs 14:28
World English Bible (WEB)
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
In context
26 In the fear of the LORD is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.
27 The fear of the LORD 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 every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
- KJV King James Version
- In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
- ASV American Standard Version
- In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- In the multitude of a people [is] the honour of a king, And in lack of people the ruin of a prince.
- DBY Darby Translation
- In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
- WBS Webster Bible
- In the multitude of people is the king's honor: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.