Proverbs 14:34 · KJV
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin {is} a reproach to any people. {to any...: Heb. to nations}”
— Proverbs 14:34
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.
The king's favour {is} toward a wise servant: but his wrath is {against} him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14 — Context
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but {that which is} in the midst of fools is made known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin {is} a reproach to any people. {to any...: Heb. to nations}
35The king's favour {is} toward a wise servant: but his wrath is {against} him that causeth shame.
Cross References
Psalms 107:34
A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. {barrenness: Heb. saltiness}
Deuteronomy 28:1-68
And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe {and} to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
Keep therefore and do {them}; for this {is} your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation {is} a wise and understanding people.
Deuteronomy 29:18-28
Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go {and} serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; {gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh}
Ezekiel 16:1-63
Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Judges 2:6-14
And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.
Hosea 13:1
When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
Ezekiel 22:1-23
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,