Proverbs 14:35

Modern English Version

The favor of the king is toward a wise servant, but his wrath falls on him who brings shame.

Cross References

Matthew 25:23

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your master.’

Matthew 25:21

“His master said to him, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will make you ruler over many things. Enter the joy of your master.’

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves a pure heart and speaks gracefully, the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 29:12

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

Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 20:26

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

Proverbs 20:8

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

Proverbs 19:26

He who plunders his father and evicts his mother is a shameful and disgraceful son.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brothers.

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers in summer is a wise 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

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

Esther 7:7

And the king arose from the banquet of wine in his wrath and went into the palace garden. But Haman remained to plead for his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that harm was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.