Proverbs 14:35

God's Word

A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So Pharaoh asked his servants, “Can we find anyone like this—a man who has God’s Spirit in him?”

Esther 7:7

The king was furious as he got up from dinner and went into the palace garden. But Haman stayed to beg Queen Esther for his life, because he saw that the king had a terrible end in mind for him.

Proverbs 10:5

Whoever gathers in the summer is a wise son. Whoever sleeps at harvest time brings shame.

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.

Proverbs 19:26

A son who assaults his father ⌞and⌟ who drives away his mother brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king scatters the wicked and then runs them over.

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on his throne to judge sifts out every evil with his eyes.

Proverbs 22:11

Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously has a king as his friend.

Proverbs 25:5

Take a wicked person away from the presence of a king, and justice will make his throne secure.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies, all his servants become wicked.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’