Proverbs 14:28

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.

KJV

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

ASV

In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

BBE

A king's glory is in the number of his people: and for need of people a ruler may come to destruction.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 28

Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church.

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