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Proverbs 14:35
A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.
Proverbs 14:35 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 man shall be driven out in his wickedness: but the just hath hope in his death.
33 In the heart of the prudent resteth wisdom, and it shall instruct all the ignorant.
34 Justice exalteth a nation: but sin maketh nations miserable.
35 A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.
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