Proverbs 14:35

¶ The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

The king's {H4428} favour {H7522} is toward a wise {H7919} servant {H5650}: but his wrath {H5678} is against him that causeth shame {H954}.

A king shows favor to a servant with good sense, but his wrath strikes one who shames [him].

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 24:45 (5 votes)

    Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

  • Matthew 24:51 (5 votes)

    And shall cut him asunder, and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  • Luke 12:42 (3 votes)

    And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of meat in due season?

  • Luke 12:48 (3 votes)

    But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.

  • Matthew 25:21 (3 votes)

    His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  • Matthew 25:23 (3 votes)

    His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  • Proverbs 22:11 (3 votes)

    ¶ He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend.