Proverbs 14:34

The Message

God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:33

Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart— fools never even get to say hello.

Proverbs 14:35

Diligent work gets a warm commendation; shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.

Proverbs 29:4

A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste.

Hosea 13:1

God once let loose against Ephraim a terrifying sentence against Israel: Caught and convicted in the lewd sex-worship of Baal—they died! And now they’re back in the sin business again, manufacturing god-images they can use, Religion customized to taste. Professionals see to it: Anything you want in a god you can get. Can you believe it? They sacrifice live babies to these dead gods— kill living babies and kiss golden calves! And now there’s nothing left to these people: hollow men, desiccated women, Like scraps of paper blown down the street, like smoke in a gusty wind.