Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.
New American Standard Bible
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
King James Version
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Holman Bible
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
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A Conservative Version
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [to] him who causes shame.
American Standard Version
The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
Amplified
The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,
But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.
Bible in Basic English
The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.
Darby Translation
The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Julia Smith Translation
The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame.
King James 2000
The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The favor of a king [is] for the servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [on] him who acts shamefully.
Modern King James verseion
The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.
NET Bible
The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
New Heart English Bible
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
The Emphasized Bible
The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be against him that bringeth shame.
Webster
The king's favor is towards a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
World English Bible
The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
Youngs Literal Translation
The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 14:35
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
34 Righteousness makes a nation great, but sin diminishes any people. 35 The king approves the wise servant, but he is angry at anyone who acts shamefully.
Cross References
Proverbs 22:11
Whoever loves purity and gracious speech will gain the king as his friend.
Matthew 24:45-51
"Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others their food at the right time?
Psalm 101:4-8
I will not allow anyone with a perverted mind in my presence; I will not be involved with anything evil.
Proverbs 10:5
Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
Proverbs 17:2
A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 19:12-13
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion, but his goodwill is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:26
Whoever mistreats his father and alienates his mother is a son who brings both shame and disrespect.
Proverbs 20:8
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
Proverbs 20:26
A wise king sifts the wicked, crushing them with the threshing wheel.
Proverbs 25:5
Purge the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:12
When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.
Matthew 25:21
"His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'
Matthew 25:23
"His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'
Luke 12:42-48
The Lord said, "Who, then, is the faithful and careful servant manager whom his master will put in charge of giving all his other servants their share of food at the right time?