Proverbs 14:34

New American Bible - revised edition

Justice exalts a nation, but sin is a people’s disgrace.

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For the Lord had brought Judah low because of Ahaz, king of Israel, who let Judah go its own way and committed treachery against the Lord.

Fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the wickedness of its people.

Wisdom can remain silent in the discerning heart, but among fools she must make herself known.

The king favors the skillful servant, but the shameless one incurs his wrath.

By justice a king builds up the land; but one who raises taxes tears it down.

When Ephraim spoke there was terror; he was exalted in Israel; but he became guilty through Baal and died.