Proverbs 14:35
The favor of the king is with the servant who acts prudently, 1 but his anger is for the one who acts shamefully.
Unlocked Literal 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
34Doing what is right exalts a nation, 1 but sin is a disgrace to any people. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a man as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”
Psalms 101:4Perverse people will leave me; 1 I am not loyal to evil. 1
Proverbs 16:13A king delights in lips that say what is right 1 and he loves the one who speaks directly. 1
Proverbs 19:12The wrath of the king is like the roaring of a young lion, 1 but his favor is like dew on the grass. 1
Proverbs 20:8A king who sits on the throne performing the duties of a judge 1 is winnowing with his eyes all the evil that is before him. 1
Proverbs 22:11The one who loves a pure heart 1 and whose speech is gracious, 1 he will have the king for his friend. 1
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 →