Proverbs 14:35 - Revised Standard Version A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The king's favor is toward a wise and discreet servant, but his wrath is against him who does shamefully. [Matt. 24:45, 47.] American Standard Version (1901) The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame. Common English Bible The king favors an insightful servant, but is furious at a shameful one. Catholic Public Domain Version An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger. |