Proverbs 14:34

Righteousnesse setteth vp the people: but the sacrifice of the heathen is sinnefull.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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

In Context

33Wisdome resteth in the heart of hym that hath vnderstandyng, and it shalbe knowen among them that are vnlearned.

35A discrete seruaunt is a pleasure vnto the kyng: but his wrath is agaynst hym that doth dishonour hym.

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Cross References

Judges 2:6And whe Iosuah had sent the people away, the children of Israel went euery man into his inheritaunce to possesse the lande.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:34

33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. Observe, 1. Modesty is the badge of wisdom. He that is truly wise hides his treasure, so as not to boast of it ( Matt. xiii. 44 ), though he does not hide his talent, so as not to trade with it. His wisdom rests in his heart; he digests what he knows, and has it ready to him, but does not unseasonably talk of it and make a noise with it. The heart is the seat of the affections, and there wisdom… Read the whole commentary →

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