Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:28
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.
Amplified® Bible
In a multitude of people is the king's glory, but in a lack of people is the prince's ruin.
Contemporary English Version
Rulers of powerful nations are held in honor; rulers of weak nations are nothing at all.
Darby English Version
In the multitude of people is the king's glory; but in the lack of people is the ruin of a prince.
Good News Bible
A king's greatness depends on how many people he rules; without them he is nothing.
King James Version
In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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.
New International Version
A large population is a king's glory,
but without subjects a prince is ruined.
New King James Version
In a multitude of people is a king’s honor,
But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
In a multitude of people one sees a king's glory, But in the dearth of people a prince finds his ruin.
Revised Standard Version
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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.
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