Proverbs 14:35
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
Berean Standard Bible
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
34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil.
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
Proverbs 19:12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:8A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 22:11He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a 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 →