Proverbs 14:34

Holman Christian Standard Bible

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

Proverbs 14:34

Common English Bible

³⁴Righteousness dignifies a nation,
but sin disgraces a people.

²When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked rule, people groan.^(A)

²When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice,
but when the wicked dominate, the people moan.

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

¹⁸When there’s no vision, the people get out of control,
but whoever obeys instruction is happy.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Common English Bible (CEB)