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In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.
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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.
Christian Standard Bible
A large population is a king’s splendor, but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.
English Standard Version
In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined.
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 scarcity 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 Living Translation
A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.
World English Bible
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.