Strong's Lexicon A large בְּרָב־ (bə·rāḇ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7230: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness population עָ֥ם (‘ām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5971: 1) nation, people 1a) people, nation 1b) persons, members of one's people, compatriots, country-men 2) kinsman, kindred is a king’s מֶ֑לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4428: 1) king splendor, הַדְרַת־ (haḏ·raṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1927: 1) adornment, glory 1a) holy adornment (of public worship) 1b) glory (of the king) but a lack וּבְאֶ֥פֶס (ū·ḇə·’e·p̄es) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 657: 1) ceasing, end, finality of subjects לְ֝אֹ֗ם (lə·’ōm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3816: 1) a people, nation is a prince’s רָזֽוֹן׃ (rā·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7333: 1) potentate, ruler ruin. מְחִתַּ֥ת (mə·ḥit·taṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 4288: 1) destruction, ruin, terror, a breaking 1a) terror, dismay, object of terror 1b) ruin Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleA large population is a king’s splendor, but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible A large population is a king’s splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation. New American Standard Bible In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin. King James Bible In the multitude of people [is] the king's honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince. Parallel Verses New International Version A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects a prince is ruined. New Living Translation A growing population is a king's glory; a prince without subjects has nothing. English Standard Version In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. New American Standard Bible In a multitude of people is a king's glory, But in the dearth of people is a prince's ruin. King James Bible In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. Holman Christian Standard Bible A large population is a king's splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler's devastation. International Standard Version A large population is a king's glory, but a shortage of people is a ruler's ruin. NET Bible A king's glory is the abundance of people, but the lack of subjects is the ruin of a ruler. 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. English Revised Version In the multitude of people is the king's glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. 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. Cross References 2 Samuel 19:7 Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now. Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Proverbs 14:29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 14:25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies. Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. Jump to Previous Dearth Destruction Glory Honor Honour King's Lack Multitude Need Population Prince Prince's Ruin Ruined Ruler Subjects WantJump to Next Dearth Destruction Glory Honor Honour King's Lack Multitude Need Population Prince Prince's Ruin Ruined Ruler Subjects WantLinks Proverbs 14:28 NIVProverbs 14:28 NLT Proverbs 14:28 ESV Proverbs 14:28 NASB Proverbs 14:28 KJV Proverbs 14:28 Bible Apps Proverbs 14:28 Parallel Proverbs 14:28 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 14:28 Chinese Bible Proverbs 14:28 French Bible Proverbs 14:28 German Bible Proverbs 14:28 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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