34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.(A)
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.(A)
18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law.(A)
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