Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely,but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
New Heart English 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 exalts a nation,but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart will be far from me.I will have nothing to do with evil.
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings.They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 19:12The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:8A king who sits on the throne of judgmentscatters away all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 22:11He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefullyis the king's 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 →