Proverbs 14:35 (BSB)

A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

From Proverbs 14. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 14:35

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 14:35: This shows that in a well-ordered court and government smiles and favours are dispensed among those that are employed in public trusts according to their merits; Solomon lets them know he will go by that rule, 1. That those who behave themselves wisely shall be respected and preferred, whatever enemies they may have that seek to undermine them.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 14:35: The king's favour is toward a wise servant,.... Who does his prince's business well, committed to him; manages all his affairs wisely and prudently; is diligent and careful to do everything for the king's honour, and the good of his subjects; such an one has a share in royal favour, a place in the affections of his master; and is sure to be promoted to...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 14:35: wise--discreet or prudent. causeth shame-- (Pro 10:5; Pro 12:4) acts basely. Next: Proverbs Chapter 15
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 14:35: Pro 14:35 35 The king’s favour is towards a prudent servant, And his wrath visits the base. Regarding the contrasts משׂכּיל and מבישׁ, vid., at Pro 10:5; cf. Pro 12:4. The substantival clause 35a may mean: the king’s favour has (possesses)..., as well as: it is imparted to, an intelligent servant; the arrangement of the words is more favourable to the latter rendering.