Proverbs 14:34–35
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a aservant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — The New International Version (NIV)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin condemns any people.
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — English Standard Version (ESV)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant:
But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — New Living Translation (NLT)
34 Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — New Century Version (NCV)
34 Doing what is right makes a nation great,
but sin will bring disgrace to any people.
35 A king is pleased with a wise servant,
but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — American Standard Version (ASV)
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation;
But sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely;
But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
34 Righteousness lifts up a nation,
but sin is a disgrace in any society.
35 A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely,
but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
34 Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
34 Righteousness will exalt a nation,
but sin is a reproach to a people.
35 The favor of a king is for the servant who deals wisely,
but his wrath will be on him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:34–35 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
34 Doing what is right lifts people up.
But sin brings shame to any nation.
35 A king is pleased with a wise servant.
But a servant who is full of shame invites the king’s anger.