Proverbs 14:34

World English Bible

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

Proverbs 14:34

International Standard Version

³⁴Righteousness makes a nation great,
but sin diminishes^[a] any people.

²When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

²As the righteous grow powerful,^[a] people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, people groan.

¹⁸Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.

¹⁸Without prophetic vision, people abandon restraint,
but those who obey the Law are happy.

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