An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath.
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
The king's favor is toward a wise and discreet servant, but his wrath is against him who does shamefully. [Matt. 24:45, 47.]
The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be against him that causeth shame.
The king favors an insightful servant, but is furious at a shameful one.