Proverbs 14:34
Revised Standard Version
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
American Standard Version
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;
But sin is a reproach to [a]any people.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:34 Hebrew peoples.
Proverbs 29:2
Revised Standard Version
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Proverbs 29:2
American Standard Version
2 When the righteous [a]are increased, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:2 Or, are in authority
Proverbs 29:18
Revised Standard Version
18 Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint,
but blessed is he who keeps the law.
Proverbs 29:18
American Standard Version
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
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