Berean Standard Bible
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.”
Many proverbs in this chapter contrast the righteous and the wicked in everyday life and in public life. This one zooms out from individuals to nations.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
World English Bible (WEB)
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
King James Version (KJV)
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
La justicia engrandece la nación: mas el pecado es afrenta de las naciones.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
La justicia engrandece a una nación, pero el pecado es una vergüenza para cualquier pueblo.
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