Proverbs 14:34 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation: But sin is a reproach to any people.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁴ 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)

³⁴ Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

Common English Bible

³⁴ Righteousness dignifies a nation, but sin disgraces a people.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁴ Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³⁴ Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

Proverbs 14:34 Cross References

2 Chronicles 28:19

For the LORD brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he had dealt wantonly in Judah, and trespassed sore against the LORD.

Psalm 107:34

A fruitful land into a salt desert, For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

Proverbs 14:33

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: But that which is in the inward part of fools is made known.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: But his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 29:4

The king by judgement establisheth the land: But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spake, there was trembling; he exalted himself in Israel: but when he offended in Baal, he died.