Bible verse
A large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
Proverbs 14:28 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of 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 splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
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.
ERV
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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