The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
The saying stands within a book of practical counsel meant to guide everyday duties and faithful service. That larger instruction presents God as one who rewards piety and punishes evil. This particular contrast shows the principle at work, with favor extended toward the wise servant and wrath directed against the one who causes shame.
The saying stands within a book of practical counsel meant to guide everyday duties and faithful service. That larger instruction presents God as one who rewards piety and punishes evil. This particular contrast shows the principle at work, with favor extended toward the wise servant and wrath directed against the one who causes shame.