Proverbs 14:35

New Century Version

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

And the king asked them, “Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God’s spirit is truly in him!”

Esther 7:7

The king was very angry, so he got up, left his wine, and went out into the palace garden. But Haman stayed inside to beg Queen Esther to save his life. He could see that the king had already decided to kill him.

Proverbs 10:5

Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.

Proverbs 14:34

Doing what is right makes a nation great, but sin will bring disgrace to any people.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

Proverbs 19:26

A child who robs his father and sends away his mother brings shame and disgrace on himself.

Proverbs 20:26

A wise king sorts out the evil people, and he punishes them as they deserve.

Proverbs 20:8

When a king sits on his throne to judge, he knows evil when he sees it.

Proverbs 22:11

Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.

Proverbs 25:5

Remove wicked people from the king’s presence; then his government will be honest and last a long time.

Proverbs 29:12

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

Matthew 25:21

The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’

Matthew 25:23

The master answered, ‘You did well. You are a good and loyal servant. Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things. Come and share my joy with me.’