Proverbs 14:28In the multitude of people is the king's glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's court observing the bustling kingdom at its height, Jerusalem, Israel...
The emotion here: observing the rise and fall of kingdoms with sober wisdom
The original word
rab (רב) — multitude, abundance, the glory of many gathered together
Why it matters
Solomon's kingdom had over 3 million people at its peak, unprecedented in ancient Near East
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 14:28
This isn't about population growth — it's about leaders who can unite and retain people
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about church growth strategies, but it's actually warning leaders that driving people away destroys their own authority and effectiveness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 14:28
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 14:28 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 14:28 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, prosperity. Notable phrases: multitude of people; king's glory.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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