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Proverbs 14:35

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:35 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be `against' him that causeth shame.

    ASV

  • The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

    BBE

  • The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

    DBY

  • The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

    WEB

  • The favour of a king `is' to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!

    YLT

  • The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.

    ENG

  • The king's favor is towards a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

    WBT

  • A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

    BSB

In context

33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

34Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

35The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

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