Proverbs 14:28
In the multitude of people is the kynges honour: but the decay of the people is the confusion of the prince.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
27The feare of the Lorde is a well of lyfe, to auoyde the snares of death.
29He that is patient hath much vnderstanding: but he that is soone displeased, exalteth foolishnesse.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:27-28
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. In these two verses we are invited and encouraged to live in the fear of God by the advantages which attend a religious life. The fear of the Lord is here put for all gracious principles, producing gracious practices. 1. Where this reigns it produces a holy security and serenity of mind. There is in it a strong confidence; it enables a… Read the whole commentary →