Proverbs 14:35
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
- KJV
- The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
- WEB
- The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
- ASV
- The king`s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.
- DARBY
- The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
- BLB
- The favor of a king [is] toward a wise servant, and his wrath is to one causing shame.
- ÅB
- En klok tjener vinner kongens yndest, men over en dårlig tjener kommer hans vrede.
- OTB
- En konge gleder seg over en tjener som handler klokt, men hans vrede er mot den som handler skammelig.
- B1930
- En klok tjener vinner kongens yndest, men over en dårlig tjener kommer hans vrede.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 24:45–51
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
Read in contextProverbs 22:11
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
Read in contextProverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
Read in contextMatthew 25:23
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
Read in contextMatthew 25:21
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
Read in contextProverbs 25:5
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Read in contextLuke 12:42–48
And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
Read in contextProverbs 19:12–13
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
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