Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz king of Israel; for he made Judah naked, and transgressed sore against the Lord.
a fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
When E´phra-im spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Ba´al, he died.