Devine Scripture

Proverbs 14:34

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 34 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

Context

v.33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; Butthat which isin the inward part of fools is made known.

v.34This passage

v.35The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.

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.