KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Proverbs 14:35 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”
What does this verse really mean? Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same root words. Use this reference information to gain deeper insight into the Bible and enrich your understanding. Information based on Strong's Exhaustive Concordance[1].
| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “The king's” | מֶ֭לֶךְ | A king | kings |
| “favour” | רְֽצוֹן | Delight (especially as shown) | favour |
| “is” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “toward a wise” | מַשְׂכִּ֑יל | To be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent | toward wise |
| “servant:” | לְעֶ֣בֶד | A servant | servant |
| “but his wrath” | וְ֝עֶבְרָת֗וֹ | An outburst of passion | wrath |
| “is” | תִּהְיֶ֥ה | To exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) | is |
| “against” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “him that causeth shame.” | מֵבִֽישׁ׃ | Properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed | causeth shame |
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33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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