Verse Comparison: Proverbs 14:35
American Standard Version
The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be `against' him that causeth shame.
Amplified® Bible
The king's favor is toward a wise {and} discreet servant, but his wrath is against him who does shamefully.
Contemporary English Version
Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.
Darby English Version
The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
Good News Bible
Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.
King James Version
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
New American Standard Bible
The king's favor is toward a servant who acts wisely, But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.
New International Version
A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
New King James Version
The king’s favor is toward a wise servant,
But his wrath is against him who causes shame.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The kings favors a servant who acts wisely, But displays his anger toward him who acts shamefully.
Revised Standard Version
A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor,
but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Young's Literal Translation
The favour of a king `is' to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
