Proverbs 14:34

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Doing right brings honour to a nation, but sin brings disgrace.

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But God was punishing Judah with these disasters, because Ahaz had disobeyed him and refused to stop Judah from sinning.

flowing streams into scorched land, and fruitful fields into beds of salt.

Wisdom is found in the minds of people with good sense, but fools don't know it.

Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.

An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.

When your leaders spoke, everyone in Israel trembled and showed great respect. But you sinned by worshipping Baal, and you were destroyed.