Proverbs 14:34

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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, men trembled; he was exalted in Israel; but he incurred guilt through Baal and died.

Wisdom abides in the mind of a man of 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 Ahaz king of Israel, for he had dealt wantonly in Judah and had been faithless to the Lord.

By justice a king gives stability to the land, but one who exacts gifts ruins it.