Proverbs 14:35

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

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

Esther 7:7

And the king rose from the feast in wrath and went into the palace garden; but Haman stayed to beg his life from Queen Esther, for he saw that evil was determined against him by the king.

Proverbs 10:5

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

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 16:13

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

Proverbs 17:2

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

Proverbs 19:26

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

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 22:11

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

Proverbs 25:5

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

Proverbs 29:12

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

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.’

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.’