Proverbs 11:11 says the upright exalt a city while the wicked overthrow it, mirroring the same principle of righteousness vs. sin.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8 shows that keeping God's statutes brings wisdom and honor among nations, illustrating how righteousness exalts a nation.

Deuteronomy 28:1-14 promises that obedience brings exaltation above all nations, directly supporting righteousness exalting a nation.

Deuteronomy 28:15-68 lists curses for disobedience, illustrating how sin brings disgrace to a nation as Proverbs states.

Deuteronomy 29:18-28 warns of God's wrath on idolatry, showing sin leading to national ruin—a concrete example of disgrace.

Judges 2:6-14 shows Israel's sin leading to defeat and reproach, exemplifying sin as a reproach to any people.

Psalm 107:34 describes God turning fruitful land to salt waste due to wickedness, directly echoing that sin disgraces a people.

Jeremiah 2:2-25 describes Israel's unfaithfulness bringing shame and reproach, illustrating sin as a reproach to a nation.

Ezekiel 16:1-63 portrays Jerusalem's unfaithfulness and shameful judgment, exemplifying how sin brings disgrace on a nation.

Ezekiel 23:49 states retribution follows lewdness, directly showing the consequence of sin as disgrace.

Hosea 13:1 recounts Ephraim's exaltation then guilt and death through Baal, showing righteousness exalts while sin brings reproach.

Lamentations 5:16 laments the fallen crown due to sin, a clear instance of disgrace from sin.