Proverbs 14:34

New Century Version

Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.

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The Lord brought trouble on Judah because Ahaz their king led the people of Judah to sin, and he was unfaithful to the Lord.

He made fertile land salty, because the people there did evil.

Wisdom lives in those with understanding, and even fools recognize it.

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

If a king is fair, he makes his country strong, but if he takes gifts dishonestly, he tears his country down.

People used to fear the tribe of Ephraim; they were important people in Israel. But they sinned by worshiping Baal, so they must die.