“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.”
Proverbs 14:34 (KJV) |
Proverbs 14:34
From Proverbs 14, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.