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


In Context

31 An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.

32 In his wickedness is the wicked driven away, And trustful in his death is the righteous.

33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

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

35 The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:34Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.

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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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