Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.
New American Standard Bible
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
King James Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Holman Bible
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
A Conservative Version
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
American Standard Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
Amplified
Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
Bible in Basic English
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
Darby Translation
Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
Julia Smith Translation
Justice will exalt a nation: and sin a reproach to nations.
King James 2000
Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Righteousness will exalt a nation, but sin [is] a reproach to a people.
Modern King James verseion
Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a shame to any people.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Righteousness setteth up the people; but wickedness bringeth folk to destruction.
NET Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
New Heart English Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
The Emphasized Bible
Righteousness, exalteth a nation, but, a reproach to any people, is sin.
Webster
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
World English Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Youngs Literal Translation
Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples is a sin-offering.
Themes
Exaltation » What exalts a nation
Nations » What exalts a nation
Reproach » What is a reproach to any people
Righteousness » Nations exalted by
Sin » Described as » Disgraceful
Topics
Interlinear
Ts@daqah
Ruwm
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
33 Wisdom is at rest in the mind of the discerning even fools know this. 34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people. 35 The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'
Deuteronomy 28:1-68
"Indeed, if you diligently obey the LORD your God to carry out all his commands that I'm giving you today, then the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
Deuteronomy 29:18-28
Be alert so there is no man, woman, family, or a tribe whose heart is turning away from the LORD your God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Be alert so there will be no root among you that produces poisonous and bitter fruit,
Psalm 107:34
and a fruitful land into a salty waste, due to the wickedness of its inhabitants.
Judges 2:6-14
After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelis returned to their respective inheritances to take possession of the land.
Jeremiah 2:2-25
"Go and announce to Jerusalem: "This is what the LORD says: "I remember the loyal devotion of your youth, your love as a bride. You followed me in the desert, in a land that was not planted.
Ezekiel 16:1-63
This message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 22:1-23
This message came to me from the LORD:
Hosea 13:1
"When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; and it was exalted within Israel. But when they offended God by Baal, they died,