Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:34
American Standard Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
Amplified® Bible
Uprightness {and} right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Contemporary English Version
Doing right brings honor to a nation, but sin brings disgrace.
Darby English Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
Good News Bible
Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.
King James Version
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
New American Standard Bible
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to {any} people.
New International Version
Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
New King James Version
Righteousness exalts a nation,
But sin is a reproach to any people.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin disgraces any people.
Revised Standard Version
Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Young's Literal Translation
Righteousness exalteth a nation, And the goodliness of peoples `is' a sin-offering.