Proverbs 14:34

The Wise Woman

33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known. 34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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Berean Standard Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
American Standard Version (1901)
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
Bible in Basic English
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
Free Bible Version
Doing right makes a nation successful, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Geneva Bible 1599
Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.
King James (Authorized) Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
One Unity Resource Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a cheshed ·disgrace· to any people.
Translation for Translators
When the people of a nation continually act righteously, it causes that nation to be great; continually doing what is evil causes a nation to be disgraced.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Doing what is right exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Noah Webster Bible
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
World English Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Young's Literal Translation
Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples [is] a sin-offering.