Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalts a nation: but sins diminish tribes.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
In Context
33There is wisdom in the good heart of a man: but in the heart of fools it is not discerned.
35An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:1And it shall come to pass, if you will indeed hear the voice of the Lord your God, to observe and do all these commands, which I charge you this day, that the Lord your God shall set you on high above all the nations of the earth;
Judges 2:6And Joshua dismissed the people, and they went every man to his inheritance, to inherit the land.
Jeremiah 2:2I remember the kindness of your youth, and the love of your espousals,
Ezekiel 22:1And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
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 →