Proverbs 14:28

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 13:7

For he did not leave to Jehoahaz of the people except fifty horsemen, and ten chariots, and ten thousand footmen, for the king of Syria destroyed them, and made them like the dust in threshing.

Exodus 1:22

And Pharaoh ordered all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.

1 Kings 20:27

And the sons of Israel were mustered, and were supported, and went against them. And the sons of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of kids, but the Syrians filled the country.

Exodus 1:12

But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread out. And they were grieved because of the sons of Israel.

2 Samuel 19:7

Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak graciously to thy servants. For I swear by LORD, if thou do not go forth, there will not remain a man with thee this night. And that will be worse to thee than all the evil that has befallen

Proverbs 14:27

The fear of LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger is of great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exalts folly.

2 Samuel 24:3

And Joab said to the king, Now LORD thy God add to the people, however many they may be, a hundredfold, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it, but why does my lord the king delight in this thing?

Jeremiah 13:20

Lift up your eyes, and behold those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?