Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is toward a wise servant; But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Noyes 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 exalteth a people; But the reproach of nations is sin.
Cross References
Psalms 101:4The perverse in heart shall be far from me; I will not know a wicked person.
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaketh right things.
Proverbs 19:12The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 20:8The king, sitting upon the throne of judgment, Scattereth with his eyes all the wicked like chaff.
Proverbs 22:11He who loveth purity of heart, Grace is upon his lips, and 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 →