Proverbs 14:34
Amplified Bible
34
Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
New American Standard Bible
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 29:2
Amplified Bible
2
When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;
But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.
Proverbs 29:2
New American Standard Bible
2 When the (A)righteous [a]increase, the people rejoice,
But when a wicked person rules, people groan.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or become great
Proverbs 29:18
Amplified Bible
18
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].(A)
Proverbs 29:18
New American Standard Bible
18 Where there is (A)no [a]vision, the people (B)are unrestrained,
But (C)happy is one who keeps the Law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
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