Proverbs 14:34
New Living Translation
34 Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Proverbs 14:34
Living Bible
34 Godliness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
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Proverbs 29:2
New Living Translation
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
Proverbs 29:2
Living Bible
2 With good men in authority, the people rejoice; but with the wicked in power, they groan.
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Proverbs 29:18
New Living Translation
18 When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.
Proverbs 29:18
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18 Where there is ignorance of God, crime runs wild; but what a wonderful thing it is for a nation to know and keep his laws.
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