Proverbs 14:35

English Standard Version 2016

A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Cross References

Matthew 25:23

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:21

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials will be wicked.

Proverbs 25:5

take away the wicked from the presence of the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king winnows the wicked and drives the wheel over them.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 19:26

He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach.

Proverbs 17:2

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.

Genesis 41:38

And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”

Esther 7:7

And the king arose in his wrath from the wine-drinking and went into the palace garden, but Haman stayed to beg for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.