Proverbs 14:34 - The Scriptures 2009

Righteousness exalts a nation; And loving-commitment, To the peoples is sin.

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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 יהוה had brought Yehuḏah low because of Aḥaz sovereign of Yisra’ĕl, for he brought about a lack of restraint in Yehuḏah and trespassed against יהוה.

Psalm 107:34

A land of fruit becomes a salty desert, For the evil of those who dwell in it.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, And even among fools it becomes known.

Proverbs 14:35

The sovereign’s delight is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is towards him who causes shame.

Proverbs 29:4

A sovereign establishes a land by right-ruling, But one who receives bribes throws it down.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephrayim spoke there was trembling, he was lifted up in Yisra’ĕl. But through Ba‛al he became guilty, and he died.