English Language Versions
KJV The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
KJVP The king's H4428 favor H7522 is toward a wise H7919 servant: H5650 but his wrath H5678 is H1961 against him that causeth shame. H954
YLT The favour of a king is to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!
ASV The kings favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
WEB The king\'s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
RV The king-s favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be {cf15i against} him that causeth shame.
NET The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
ERVEN Kings are pleased with intelligent officials, but they will punish shameful ones.