Bible verse
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
Proverbs 14:35 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
31 Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him.
32 The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin, but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning; even among fools she is known.
34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
KJV
The king’s favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
ASV
The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
ERV
The king’s favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.
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