Proverbs 14:35

Bible in Basic English 1965

The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?

Esther 7:7

And the king in his wrath got up from the feast and went into the garden: and Haman got to his feet to make a prayer for his life to Esther the queen: for he saw that the king's purpose was evil against him.

Proverbs 10:5

He who in summer gets together his store is a son who does wisely; but he who takes his rest when the grain is being cut is a son causing shame.

Proverbs 14:34

By righteousness a nation is lifted up, but sin is a cause of shame to the peoples.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

Proverbs 17:2

A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.

Proverbs 19:26

He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

Proverbs 20:8

A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 22:11

He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 25:5

Take away evil-doers from before the king, and the seat of his power will be made strong in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

Matthew 25:21

His lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your lord.

Matthew 25:23

His lord said to him, Well done, good and true servant: you have been true in a small thing, I will give you control over great things: take your part in the joy of your lord.