Proverbs 14:34

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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