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28 A king’s glory is a large population,
    but a dwindling people is a ruler’s ruin.
29 Patience leads to abundant understanding,
    but impatience leads to stupid mistakes.
30 A peaceful mind gives life to the body,
    but jealousy rots the bones.

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