Proverbs 14:35
The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, a reproach to any people, is sin.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and Pharaoh said unto his servants,—Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
Psalms 101:4A perverse heart, shall depart from me, A maker of mischief, will I not acknowledge;
Proverbs 16:13The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
Proverbs 19:12The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.
Proverbs 20:8A king sitting on the throne of judgment, scattereth, with his eyes, all wrong.
Proverbs 22:11Yahweh loveth the pure in heart, gracious are his lips, his friend is the king!
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 →