Proverbs 14:34
What does Proverbs 14:34 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples <FI>is<Fi> a sin-offering.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 16:1
Again the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- Psalms 107:34
A fruitful land into a salt desert, For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
- Judges 2:6
Now when Joshua had sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.
- Jeremiah 2:2
Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, I remember for thee the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals; how thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.
- Deuteronomy 29:18
lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from Jehovah our God, to go to serve the gods of those nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;
- Deuteronomy 4:6
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, that shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
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