KJV ORIGINAL
In the multitude of people is the king’s honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A king's honor comes from having many people in his kingdom, but when a ruler has few people, it leads to his downfall.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that a leader's strength and honor come from having many people who follow and support them.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb reflects the ancient understanding that a king's power and legitimacy were directly tied to the size of his population. In Solomon's time, large populations meant military strength, economic prosperity, and political influence. A declining population often signaled divine judgment, poor leadership, or national weakness that could lead to conquest by enemies.
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