Proverbs 14:34

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

32 The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.

33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

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

35 The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

WEB World English Bible: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
KJV King James Version: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
ASV American Standard Version: Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples [is] a sin-offering.
DBY Darby Translation: Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
WBS Webster Bible: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.