34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.(A)

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34 Godliness makes a nation great,
    but sin is a disgrace to any people.

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34 Righteousness exalts a nation,(A)
    but sin condemns any people.

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When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.(A)

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When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
    But when the wicked are in power, they groan.

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When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;(A)
    when the wicked rule,(B) the people groan.(C)

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18 Without revelation[a](A) people run wild,(B)
but one who listens to instruction will be happy.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:18 Lit vision

18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
    But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

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18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)

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