Proverbs 14:35
A servant who acts wisely is appreciated by the king, but he gets angry with a servant who acts disgracefully.
Free Bible Version
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
34Doing right makes a nation successful, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Where can we find a man like this who has the spirit of God in him?”
Psalms 101:4I won't think bad thoughts—I won't even consider anything evil.
Proverbs 16:13People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
Proverbs 19:12When a king gets angry, he sounds like a roaring lion; but his kindness is as soft as dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:8When a king sits in judgment he recognizes all that isn't right.
Proverbs 22:11Anyone who loves sincerity and a gracious way of speaking will have the king as their 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 →