Exodus 5:5

Again Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are now many, and you would have them cease from their labors!”

But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them.

In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.

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And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens.

But the sons of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly, and multiplied, and became exceedingly mighty, so that the land was filled with them.

In a multitude of people is a king’s glory,
But in the dearth of people is a prince’s ruin.