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.

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.

2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

Other Translations of Proverbs 17:2

King James Version

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

2 A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

2 A wise servant will rule over the master's disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master's children.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2

Commentary on Proverbs 17:2

(Read Proverbs 17:2)

The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.