Proverbs 14:35

A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant incurs his wrath.
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

An intelligent minister is acceptable to the king. Whoever is useless shall bear his wrath