Proverbs 14:34

Tree of Life Version

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

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For Adonai humbled Judah because of Ahaz king of Israel, for he threw off restraint in Judah and trespassed against Adonai.

and a fruitful land into a salt waste, because of the evil of its inhabitants.

Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, and even among fools she is known.

The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgraceful.

By justice a king brings stability to a land, but one who takes bribes brings it ruin.

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, but he became guilty through Baal, and died.