Proverbs 14:34

New English Translation

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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The Lord humiliated Judah because of King Ahaz of Israel, for he encouraged Judah to sin and was very unfaithful to the Lord.

and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; it is known even in the heart of fools.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

A king brings stability to a land by justice, but one who exacts tribute tears it down.

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