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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.
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Proverbs 14:35 in other translations
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
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In context
32 The wicked is driven away by his evil-doing; but the righteous trusteth, [even] in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of the intelligent [man]; but that which is in the foolish maketh itself known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to peoples.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
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