Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be `against' him that causeth shame.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The king's favour is toward a wise servant; but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, But his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The favour of a king `is' to a wise servant, And an object of his wrath is one causing shame!