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

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

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

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When (A)the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
    but when (B)the wicked rule, the people groan.

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

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18 Where (A)there is no prophetic vision the people (B)cast off restraint,[a]
    but blessed is he who (C)keeps the law.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged