Proverbs 17:13

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth euill for good, euill shall not depart from his house.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.
- Basic English Bible

If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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

He that rendereth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- English Revised Version

Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 17:13

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:13


17:11 Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.

17:12 Folly - In the heat of his lust or passion.

17:14 Letteth out - By cutting the bank of a river. Leave off - Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention.


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