Proverbs 13:13-14,20
Proverbs 13:13-14 The Message (MSG)
Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God’s commands and grow rich. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, so, no more drinking from death-tainted wells!
Proverbs 13:20 The Message (MSG)
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
Proverbs 13:13-14 King James Version (KJV)
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 King James Version (KJV)
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:13-14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn aside from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:13-14 New Century Version (NCV)
Those who reject what they are taught will pay for it, but those who obey what they are told will be rewarded. The teaching of a wise person gives life. It is like a fountain that can save people from death.
Proverbs 13:20 New Century Version (NCV)
Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer.
Proverbs 13:13-14 American Standard Version (ASV)
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
Proverbs 13:13-14 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 New International Version (NIV)
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:13-14 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded. The teaching of the wise is a fountain and source of life, So that one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Proverbs 13:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT)
People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed. The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 13:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:13-14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Despise the word, will you? Then you’ll pay the price and it won’t be pretty! But the one who honors the Father’s holy instructions will be rewarded. When the lovers of God teach you truth, a fountain of life opens up within you, and their wise instruction will deliver you from the ways of death.
Proverbs 13:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.