Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8

Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'

Deuteronomy 28:1-68

"Indeed, if you diligently obey the LORD your God to carry out all his commands that I'm giving you today, then the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.

Deuteronomy 29:18-28

Be alert so there is no man, woman, family, or a tribe whose heart is turning away from the LORD your God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Be alert so there will be no root among you that produces poisonous and bitter fruit,

Psalm 107:34

and a fruitful land into a salty waste, due to the wickedness of its inhabitants.

Judges 2:6-14

After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelis returned to their respective inheritances to take possession of the land.

Jeremiah 2:2-25

"Go and announce to Jerusalem: "This is what the LORD says: "I remember the loyal devotion of your youth, your love as a bride. You followed me in the desert, in a land that was not planted.

Ezekiel 16:1-63

This message came to me from the LORD:

Ezekiel 22:1-23

This message came to me from the LORD:

Hosea 13:1

"When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; and it was exalted within Israel. But when they offended God by Baal, they died,

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Summary

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Bible References

Righteousness

Deuteronomy 4:6
Observe them carefully, because this will show your wisdom and discernment in the eyes of people who'll listen to all these decrees. Then they'll say: "Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people.'
Deuteronomy 28:1
"Indeed, if you diligently obey the LORD your God to carry out all his commands that I'm giving you today, then the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.
Judges 2:6
After Joshua had dismissed the people, the Israelis returned to their respective inheritances to take possession of the land.
Jeremiah 2:2
"Go and announce to Jerusalem: "This is what the LORD says: "I remember the loyal devotion of your youth, your love as a bride. You followed me in the desert, in a land that was not planted.
Hosea 13:1
"When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; and it was exalted within Israel. But when they offended God by Baal, they died,

But

Deuteronomy 28:15
"But if you don't obey the LORD your God and faithfully carry out all his commands and statutes that I'm giving you today, then all these curses will come upon you and overwhelm you:
Deuteronomy 29:18
Be alert so there is no man, woman, family, or a tribe whose heart is turning away from the LORD your God to go and serve the gods of those nations. Be alert so there will be no root among you that produces poisonous and bitter fruit,
Psalm 107:34
and a fruitful land into a salty waste, due to the wickedness of its inhabitants.

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