Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is bestowed on an intelligent servant; but his wrath is against him that deserveth shame.
Leeser Tanakh
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 people; but the disgrace of nations is sin.
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: evil will I not know.
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips [should obtain] the favor of kings; and him that speaketh uprightly should they love.
Proverbs 19:12Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs is his favor.
Proverbs 20:8A king that sitteth on the throne of justice scattereth away with his eyes all evil.
Proverbs 22:11He that loveth with a pure heart, and hath grace on his lips, will have the king as 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 →