A king delights in a wise servant, but a shameful servant arouses his fury.
NMVThe king’s favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causes shame.
OJBThe ratzon melech (kingʼs favor) is toward an eved maskil (a wise servant), but his wrath is against him that bringeth shame.
RVThe king’s favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: but his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.
T4TKings are pleased with officials who do their work competently/skillfully, but they punish [MTY] those who do their work in a manner that causes the kings to be disgraced.