Proverbs 14:35
The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; but his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants: 'Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know no evil thing.
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:8A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, that hath grace in his lips, the king shall 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 →