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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The king's favour <i>is</i> toward a wise servant: but his wrath is <i>against</i> him that causeth shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The king’s favor <i>is</i> toward a wise servant, But his wrath <i>is against</i> him who causes shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king&#8217s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts insightfully, But his fury is toward him who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king’s favor <i>and</i> good will are toward a servant who acts wisely <i>and</i> discreetly, But his anger <i>and</i> wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king favors a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king favors a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The king's favor is towards a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The favor of a king [is] to a wise servant, "" And one causing shame is an object of his wrath!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king favors the skillful servant, but the shameless one incurs his wrath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The king's favor is toward a wise servant; but the wicked shall be overthrown by his own devices. He who is confident that he is without sin is righteous. Anger destroys even wise men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The pleasure of the King is with an understanding Servant, and by the wisdom of his soul evil is overthrown. He that trusts that he has no sins is righteous, but passion will destroy even wise men. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath striketh him that dealeth shamefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />An understanding servant is acceptable to a king; and by his good behaviour he removes disgrace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/14-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2794" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/14.htm">The Wise Woman</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">A king</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: rə·ṣō·wn- (N-msc) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">delights in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7919.htm" title="7919: maś·kîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be, circumspect, intelligent. A primitive root; to be circumspect and hence, intelligent.">a wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: lə·‘e·ḇeḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5678.htm" title="5678: wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Overflow, arrogance, fury. Feminine of eber; an outburst of passion.">but his anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">falls</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: mê·ḇîš (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">on the shameful.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a></span><br />His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a></span><br />And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a></span><br />Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Colossians 3:22-24</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-8</a></span><br />Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></span><br />Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-4</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">1 Kings 11:28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Nehemiah 2:5-8</a></span><br />and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” / Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time. / I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may letters be given to me for the governors west of the Euphrates, so that they will grant me safe passage until I reach Judah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a></span><br />Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3-4</a></span><br />For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. / For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1-2</a></span><br />All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Titus 2:9-10</a></span><br />Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, / not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.</p><p class="hdg">king's</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Proverbs 19:12,13</a></b></br> The king's wrath <i>is</i> as the roaring of a lion; but his favour <i>is</i> as dew upon the grass… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-8.htm">Proverbs 20:8,26</a></b></br> A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Proverbs 22:11</a></b></br> He that loveth pureness of heart, <i>for</i> the grace of his lips the king <i>shall be</i> his friend.</p><p class="hdg">him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Proverbs 10:5</a></b></br> He that gathereth in summer <i>is</i> a wise son: <i>but</i> he that sleepeth in harvest <i>is</i> a son that causeth shame.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Proverbs 17:2</a></b></br> A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Proverbs 19:26</a></b></br> He that wasteth <i>his</i> father, <i>and</i> chaseth away <i>his</i> mother, <i>is</i> a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-25.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Object</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-9.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-34.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/job/31-11.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-5.htm">Shamefully</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-23.htm">Striketh</a> <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-33.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Wisely</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-21.htm">Delights</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-15.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm">King's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-10.htm">Object</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-13.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-26.htm">Shameful</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-2.htm">Shamefully</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Striketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">Wisely</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">A wise woman builds her house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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A wise servant was one who demonstrated discernment, loyalty, and the ability to manage affairs prudently. This wisdom is not merely intellectual but also moral and spiritual, aligning with the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The delight of the king in such a servant reflects the biblical principle that those who serve well are honored (<a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a>). This can be seen in the story of Joseph, who, through his wisdom and integrity, gained favor with Pharaoh (<a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a>). The king's delight also prefigures the pleasure of God in His faithful servants, as seen in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>).<p><b>but his anger falls on the shameful</b><br>The shameful servant is one who acts foolishly, bringing disgrace upon himself and potentially causing harm to the king's reputation and kingdom. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, honor and shame were significant social values. A servant's shameful behavior could lead to severe consequences, including punishment or dismissal. This reflects the biblical theme of reaping what one sows (<a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>). The anger of the king is not arbitrary but a response to the servant's failure to fulfill his duties. This mirrors God's righteous anger towards sin and unfaithfulness (<a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>). The contrast between the wise and shameful servant also points to the ultimate judgment where Christ, the King of Kings, will separate the faithful from the unfaithful (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>Represents authority and leadership. In the context of ancient Israel, a king was the highest earthly authority, responsible for justice and governance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/wise_servant.htm">Wise Servant</a></b><br>Symbolizes those who act with discernment, integrity, and faithfulness. Wisdom in this context is not just intellectual but moral and spiritual, aligning with God's principles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shameful_servant.htm">Shameful Servant</a></b><br>Represents those who act foolishly or immorally, bringing disgrace upon themselves and their master. This behavior contrasts with the wisdom and integrity expected by the king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_wisdom_in_service.htm">The Value of Wisdom in Service</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just knowledge but the application of God's truth in our daily lives. A wise servant is one who aligns their actions with God's will, bringing delight to those in authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_foolishness.htm">Consequences of Foolishness</a></b><br>Foolish actions lead to shame and negative consequences. Just as a king's anger falls on a shameful servant, our actions have repercussions that can affect our relationships and standing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_authority.htm">The Role of Authority</a></b><br>Authority figures, like the king, are placed by God to maintain order and justice. Our response to authority should be one of respect and wisdom, reflecting our commitment to God's order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_all_circumstances.htm">Integrity in All Circumstances</a></b><br>Whether in favorable or challenging situations, maintaining integrity and wisdom is crucial. This pleases God and those in authority over us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_service.htm">Reflecting Christ in Service</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to serve as Christ did, with humility and wisdom. Our service should reflect Christ's love and truth, bringing glory to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_killing_in_war_considered_murder.htm">Is killing in war considered murder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_sanctification_change_believers.htm">How do scriptures guide us through our emotions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_withholding_forgiveness.htm">Is withholding forgiveness supported by the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_angels_commit_sin.htm">Can angels commit sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 35.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king's favour is toward a wise servant;</span> <span class="accented">servant that dealeth wisely</span> (Revised Version). Thus Joseph was advanced to the highest post in Egypt, owing to the wisdom which he displayed; so, too, in the case of Daniel (comp. <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45, 47</a>). <span class="cmt_word">But his wrath is against him that causeth shame;</span> literally, <span class="accented">he that doeth shamefully shall be</span> (the object of) <span class="accented">his wrath.</span> The Vulgate translates, <span class="accented">Iracundiam ejus inutilis sustinebit</span>; the Septuagint makes the second clause parallel to the first, "An intelligent servant is acceptable to the king, and by his expertness (<span class="greek">εὐτοροφίᾳ</span>) he removeth disgrace." Then is added, before the first verse of the next chapter, a paragraph which looks like an explanation of the present clause, or an introduction to ver. 1 of ch. 15.: "Anger destroyeth even the prudent." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/14-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֭לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">delights in</span><br /><span class="heb">רְֽצוֹן־</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ṣō·wn-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a wise</span><br /><span class="heb">מַשְׂכִּ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(maś·kîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7919.htm">Strong's 7919: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, circumspect, intelligent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">servant,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֶ֣בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘e·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but his anger</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עֶבְרָת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘eḇ·rā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5678.htm">Strong's 5678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Overflow, arrogance, fury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">falls</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּהְיֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(tih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the shameful.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵבִֽישׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḇîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/14-35.htm">Proverbs 14:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/14-35.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 14:35 The king's favor is toward a servant (Prov. 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