I stumbled across this today and it spoke to me the salvation of all. I thought i'd add it here since I don't think I've seen anyone share this before.
Proverbs14: 28 In the multitude of a people, is the majesty of the king, but, in the ceasing of population, is the ruin of the prince. (Rotherham's)
When I see majesty, I think Glory. When I think of multitude of people I think of all of humanity. When I see King, I think of the King of Kings. When I see Ceasing population, I think of God losing most of His creation for all eternity in hellfire. When I think of ruin, I think of shame or destruction. When I see Prince, I see Jesus.
I think this verse loudly proclaims the creation will not cease to the ruin of the prince by the majority of it being lost for all eternity but rather that through the salvation of all will the glory and majesty of God be.
Here is my spiritual match that comes to mind:
Philippians 2:11 "And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, TO THE GLORY [not to His shame or ruin] of God the Father."
Here is how several other translations translate that proverbs:
Proverbs 14:28 In a multitude of people is a king's honor, Yet in a limit of the population is a chancellor's dismay. (CLV)
Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. (ASV)
Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's glory: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. (RV)
Proverbs 14:28 In a multitude of people is the glory of a king, but without people a prince is ruined. (ESV)
Pro 14:28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince. (KJV)
Thoughts? Feel free to agree or disagree. Its how I see it atm and felt like sharing.
God bless,
Alex