Proverbs 14:34

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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a fruitful land into a salty waste, because of the wickedness of its inhabitants.

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel, but he incurred guilt through Baal and died.

Wisdom is at home in the mind of one who has understanding, but it is not known in the heart of fools.

A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

For the Lord brought Judah low because of King Ahaz of Israel, for he had behaved without restraint in Judah and had been faithless to the Lord.

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who makes heavy exactions ruins it.