Proverbs 14:34 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Proverbs 14:34 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 14:34 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 14:34 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

Proverbs 14:34 — World English Bible

Proverbs 14:34 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Proverbs 14:34 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:34 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples <FI>is<Fi> a sin-offering.”

Proverbs 14:34 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 14:34 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.”

Proverbs 14:34 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 14:34 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Iustice exalteth a nation, but sinne is a shame to the people.”

Proverbs 14:34 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 14:34 in Context — Proverbs 14

32 Le méchant est renversé par sa méchanceté, Mais le juste trouve un refuge même en sa mort.

33 Dans un cœur intelligent repose la sagesse, Mais au milieu des insensés elle se montre à découvert.

34 La justice élève une nation, Mais le péché est la honte des peuples.

35 La faveur du roi est pour le serviteur prudent, Et sa colère pour celui qui fait honte.

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What Does Proverbs 14:34 Mean?

Proverbs 14:34 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 14. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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