Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

King's

Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
Proverbs 20:8

A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Psalm 101:4

A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not tolerate evil.
Matthew 24:45
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others [in the house] their food and supplies at the proper time?
Luke 12:42
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?

Him

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 19:26

He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

General references

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.