Proverbs 17:13

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 17:13

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Berean Standard Bible

If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.

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KJV

King James Version

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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WEB

World English Bible

Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 17

¹¹ An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

¹² It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

¹³ If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.

¹⁴ To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the LORD.

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