Proverbs 14:35
Proverbs 14:35 The Message (MSG)
Diligent work gets a warm commendation; shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.
Proverbs 14:35 King James Version (KJV)
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:35 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The king’s favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 14:35 New Century Version (NCV)
A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.
Proverbs 14:35 American Standard Version (ASV)
The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 14:35 New International Version (NIV)
A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
Proverbs 14:35 New King James Version (NKJV)
The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
Proverbs 14:35 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly, But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully. [Matt 24:45, 47]
Proverbs 14:35 New Living Translation (NLT)
A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.