Proverbs 14:28 (WEB)
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in the lack of people is the destruction of the prince.
Fathers and councils · 2
Augustine of Hippo
“The Scripture says, “In a wide nation is the king’s honour; but in the domination of the people is the affliction of a prince.”” — editor's note: Prov. xiv. 28.
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Jerome
“And he is right, for “in the multitude of people is the king’s honour.”” — editor's note: Prov. xiv. 28.
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