Proverbs 14:28-29
Proverbs 14:28-29 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 The Message (MSG)
The mark of a good leader is loyal followers; leadership is nothing without a following. Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.
Proverbs 14:28-29 King James Version (KJV)
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin. He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 New Century Version (NCV)
A king is honored when he has many people to rule, but a prince is ruined if he has none. Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.
Proverbs 14:28-29 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
A large population is a king’s glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined. Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 New King James Version (NKJV)
In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince. He who is slow to wrath has great understanding, But he who is impulsive exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:28-29 Amplified Bible (AMP)
In a multitude of people is a king’s glory, But in a lack of people is a [pretentious] prince’s ruin. He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see]. [Prov 16:32; James 1:19]
Proverbs 14:28-29 New Living Translation (NLT)
A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.
Proverbs 14:28-29 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A king glories in the number of his loyal followers, but a dwindling population spells ruin for any leader. When your heart overflows with understanding you’ll be very slow to get angry. But if you have a quick temper, your impatience will be quickly seen by all.