Proverbs 14:35
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
In Context
34By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Psalms 101:4The false heart I will send away from me: I will not have an evil-doer for a friend.
Proverbs 16:13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:8A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 22:11He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 14:35
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Note, 1. Justice, reigning in a nation, puts an honour upon it. A righteous administration of the government, impartial equity between man and man, public countenance given to religion, the general practice and profession of virtue, the protecting and preserving of virtuous men, charity and compassion to strangers ( alms are sometimes called righteousness ), these exalt a nation; they uphold the throne, elevate the people's minds, and qualify… Read the whole commentary →