King James Version
Proverbs 14:35 in the King James Version says “The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 14 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”
Proverbs 14:35 · KJV
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. to any: Heb. to nations
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is toward a wise”
H7919to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
“is against him that causeth shame”
H954properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
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