Proverbs 14:35

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 14:35

BSB
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
AKJV
The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
CPDV
An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath.
ERV
The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.
NHEB
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
SMT
The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 14:35

Theking'sH4428Noun MasculinefavourH7522Noun MasculineistowardawiseH7919VerbservantH5650Noun MasculinebuthiswrathH5678Noun FeminineisagainsthimthatcausethshameH954Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 14:35

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 14:35
Summary
Wise service gains approval; shameful conduct invites anger
Place
Palace
Event
Wise servant gains favor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom