Proverbs 14:34
Verse 34 of 35. The 14th of 31 chapters in Proverbs, in Poetry and Wisdom.
30A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
King James Version. Public domain. Set as prose throughout, including the poetry, because the text is published to us without its lines.