Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.
The Lord humbled Judah because of King Ahaz of Israel. Ahaz had spread sin throughout Judah and was unfaithful to the Lord.
and fertile ground into a layer of salt because of the wickedness of the people living there.
Wisdom finds rest in the heart of an understanding person. Even fools recognize this.
A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.
By means of justice, a king builds up a country, but a person who confiscates religious contributions tears it down.
When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, people trembled. The people of Ephraim were important in Israel. Then they became guilty of worshiping Baal, so they must die.