Bible in Basic English
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
— Proverbs 14:34-1964, Bible in Basic English
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. ”
“Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people. The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame. ”
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.”
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.”
“Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable. A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. ”
“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. ”
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
The sinner is overturned in his evil-doing, but the upright man has hope in his righteousness.
Wisdom has her resting-place in the mind of the wise, but she is not seen among the foolish.
By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.