Proverbs 14:35
35 A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
Other Translations of Proverbs 14:35
King James Version
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
English Standard Version
35 A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
The Message
35 Diligent work gets a warm commendation; shiftless work earns an angry rebuke.
New King James Version
35 The king's favor is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 16:10
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:10
King James Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
English Standard Version
10 An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
The Message
10 A good leader motivates, doesn't mislead, doesn't exploit.
New King James Version
10 Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment.
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom; he must never judge unfairly.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:10
Commentary on Proverbs 16:9-10
(Read Proverbs 16:9-10)
If men make God's glory their end, and his will their rule, he will direct their steps by his Spirit and grace. 10. Let kings and judges of the earth be just, and rule in the fear of God.
Proverbs 16:15
15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
Other Translations of Proverbs 16:15
King James Version
15 In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
English Standard Version
15 In the light of a king's face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain.
The Message
15 Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they're like spring rain and sunshine.
New King James Version
15 In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.
New Living Translation
15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:15
Commentary on Proverbs 16:14-15
(Read Proverbs 16:14-15)
Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:35
Commentary on Proverbs 14:35
(Read Proverbs 14:35)
The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.