Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 13:20
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 13:20 Context
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. 18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
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Other Translations
He that walketh with wise men, shall be wise: but a companion of fooles shall be destroyed.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.
- Basic English Bible
He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.
- Darby Bible
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
- Webster's Bible
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- World English Bible
Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Go with wise men and be wise: but he who keeps company with the foolish will be broken.
- Basic English Bible
He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.
- Darby Bible
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
- Webster's Bible
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- World English Bible
Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:20
13:19 Sweet - Whatsoever men earnestly desire, the enjoyment of it is sweet to them; therefore sinners rejoice in the satisfaction of their sinful lusts, and abhor all restraint of them.
13:21 Evil - Punishment proportionable to their sin.
