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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La benevolencia del rey es para con el ministro entendido: mas su enojo contra el que lo avergüenza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El rey se alegra en el siervo inteligente, pero se enoja con el sinvergüenza.

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