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Proverbs 14:35 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 14 · verse 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
Proverbs 14:35 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.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- servantʻebeda servantH5650 →
- king'smeleka kingH4428 →
- favourrâtsôwndelightH7522 →
- wrathʻebrâhan outburst of passionH5678 →
- wisesâkalto be circumspect and hence, intelligentH7919 →
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This shows that in a well-ordered court and government smiles and favours are dispensed among those that are employed in public trusts according to their merits; Solomon lets them know he will go by that rule, 1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary