Proverbs 13:20

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 13:20

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Berean Standard Bible

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

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KJV

King James Version

He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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WEB

World English Bible

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 13

¹⁸ Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

¹⁹ Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.

²⁰ He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

²¹ Disaster pursues sinners, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

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