Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8

So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, "Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people."

Deuteronomy 28:1-68

"If you indeed obey the Lord your God and are careful to observe all his commandments I am giving you today, the Lord your God will elevate you above all the nations of the earth.

Deuteronomy 29:18-28

Beware that the heart of no man, woman, clan, or tribe among you turns away from the Lord our God today to pursue and serve the gods of those nations; beware that there is among you no root producing poisonous and bitter fruit.

Psalm 107:34

and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

Judges 2:6-14

When Joshua dismissed the people, the Israelites went to their allotted portions of territory, intending to take possession of the land.

Jeremiah 2:2-25

"Go and declare in the hearing of the people of Jerusalem: 'This is what the Lord says: "I have fond memories of you, how devoted you were to me in your early years. I remember how you loved me like a new bride; you followed me through the wilderness, through a land that had never been planted.

Ezekiel 16:1-63

The word of the Lord came to me:

Ezekiel 22:1-23

The word of the Lord came to me:

Hosea 13:1

When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Righteousness

Deuteronomy 4:6
So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, "Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people."
Deuteronomy 28:1
"If you indeed obey the Lord your God and are careful to observe all his commandments I am giving you today, the Lord your God will elevate you above all the nations of the earth.
Judges 2:6
When Joshua dismissed the people, the Israelites went to their allotted portions of territory, intending to take possession of the land.
Jeremiah 2:2
"Go and declare in the hearing of the people of Jerusalem: 'This is what the Lord says: "I have fond memories of you, how devoted you were to me in your early years. I remember how you loved me like a new bride; you followed me through the wilderness, through a land that had never been planted.
Hosea 13:1
When Ephraim spoke, there was terror; he was exalted in Israel, but he became guilty by worshiping Baal and died.

But

Deuteronomy 28:15
"But if you ignore the Lord your God and are not careful to keep all his commandments and statutes I am giving you today, then all these curses will come upon you in full force:
Deuteronomy 29:18
Beware that the heart of no man, woman, clan, or tribe among you turns away from the Lord our God today to pursue and serve the gods of those nations; beware that there is among you no root producing poisonous and bitter fruit.
Psalm 107:34
and a fruitful land into a barren place, because of the sin of its inhabitants.

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