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prince

Meaning of “prince”

A chief, head, ruler, governor, commander, noble, or person of leading authority.

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102 occurrences99 verses22 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 23:6

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Proverbs 14:28
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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1611 witness · Proverbs 14:28 · retained source text

In the multitude of people is the kings honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
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Excellent speech becommeth not a foole: much lesse doe lying lippes a prince.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of excellency.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a lip of lying.

Proverbs 19:6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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Many will entreate the fauour of the Prince: and euery man is a friend to him that giueth gifts.

1611 marginal noteHeb. a man of gifts.

Proverbs 25:7
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.
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For better it is that it be said vnto thee, Come vp hither; then that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the Prince whom thine eies haue seene.

1611 marginal noteLuke 14.10.

Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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By long forbearing is a Prince perswaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

1611 marginal noteChap. 15. 1. gene.32.4. and 16.14. 1.sam. 25.24.

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