Proverbs 14:35

Proverbs 14:35 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

35A king delights in a wise servant,

but a shameful servant arouses his fury.

35The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely,

But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

35The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely,

But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

35The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,

But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully. [Matt 24:45, 47]

35A king delights in a wise servant,

but his anger falls on the shameful.

35A king is pleased with a wise servant.

But a servant who is full of shame stirs up the king’s anger.