King James Version
Proverbs 14:34 in the King James Version says “Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations”
Proverbs 14:34 · KJV
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. to any: Heb. to nations
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Righteousness”
H6666rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
“exalteth”
H7311to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
“a nation”
H1471a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
“is a reproach”
H2617kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
“but sin”
H2403an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
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