Proverbs 14:34 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

American Standard Version (1901)

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

Common English Bible

Righteousness dignifies a nation, but sin disgraces a people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

Proverbs 14:34 Cross References

2 Chronicles 28:19

For the Lord humbled Judah because of King Ahaz of Judah,  who threw off restraint in Judah and was unfaithful to the Lord.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning; she is known  even among fools.

Proverbs 14:35

A king favours a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

Proverbs 29:4

By justice a king brings stability to a land, but a person who demands ‘contributions’ demolishes it.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke,  there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal  and died.