Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, 2 but habitual sin ·missing the mark· is a chesed ·disgrace· to any people. 1

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

In Context

33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, 2 and is even made known in the inward part of fools. 1

35The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, 2 but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 28:1It shall happen, if you shall sh'ma ·hear obey· sh'ma ·hear obey· Adonai your God’s voice, to observe to do all his mitzvot ·instructions· which I enjoin you today, that Adonai your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

Psalms 107:34and a fruitful land into a salt waste, 2 for the wickedness of those who dwell in it. 1

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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