Proverbs 14:34

The Scriptures 1998

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to peoples.

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For יהוה had brought Yehuḏ

A land of fruit becomes a salty desert, For the evil of those who dwell in it.

Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, And even among fools it becomes known.

The sovereign’s delight is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is towards him who causes shame.

A sovereign establishes a land by right-ruling, But one who receives bribes throws it down.

When Ephrayim spoke there was trembling, he was lifted up in Yisra’ĕ