Proverbs 14:35 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The king's favour is toward a wise servant He will respect and prefer those who behave themselves wisely and virtuously, whatever enemies they may have that seek to undermine them. This Solomon was determined to do. He was resolved that no man's services should be neglected to please a party, or a favourite. But his wrath is against him that causeth shame He will displace and banish from the court those who are selfish and false, who betray their trust, oppress the poor, sow the seeds of discord in the country, and thus cause shame both to themselves, for their foolish and improper management of the king's affairs, and to the king, who made so foolish a choice of servants.