Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:34

BSB
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
AKJV
Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
CPDV
Justice elevates a nation. But sin makes the peoples miserable.
ERV
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
NHEB
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
SMT
Justice will exalt a nation: and sin a reproach to nations.

Commentary for Proverbs 14:34

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:34
Summary
National righteousness elevates; national sin degrades
Place
Nation
Event
Righteousness exalts nations
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom