Proverbs 14:34

American Standard Version 2015

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

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

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

Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding;\par\tab But {\i that which is} in the inward part of fools is made known.

The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;\par\tab But his wrath will be {\i against} him that causeth shame.\par

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

The king by justice establisheth the land;\par\tab But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.