35 A king delights in a wise servant,
    but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(A)

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35 The king’s favor is toward a (A)servant who acts wisely,
But his anger is toward him who acts shamefully.

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35 The king favors the skillful servant,
    but the shameless one incurs his wrath.

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35 A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor,
    but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

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35 Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.

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