Proverbs 14:34
“Righteousnes exalteth a nation: but sinne is a reproch to any people.”
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Proverbs 14:34 Context
32The wicked is driuen away in his wickednes: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33Wisedome resteth in the heart of him that hath vnderstanding: but that which is in the midst of fooles, is made knowen. 34Righteousnes exalteth a nation: but sinne is a reproch to any people. 35The Kings fauour is toward a wise seruant: but his wrath, is against him that causeth shame.
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Commentary for Proverbs 14:34
Proverbs 14:34 Inspirational Image
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.
- King James Version
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to {any} people.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
- Basic English Bible
Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
- Darby Bible
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
- Webster's Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
- World English Bible
Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples [is] a sin-offering.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible