34Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.


In Context

31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; but he that honoureth Him is gracious to the needy.

32 The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, even in his death.

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent man; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.

34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 14:34 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.