Proverbs 14:35
What does Proverbs 14:35 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The favour of a king <FI>is<Fi> to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
Context
v.34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.
v.35This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 20:26
A wise king winnoweth the wicked, And bringeth the threshing-wheel over them.
- Matthew 24:45
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
- Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- Matthew 25:23
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
- Proverbs 19:12
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.
- Psalms 101:4
A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.
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