Proverbs 13:20-21
Proverbs 13:20-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
Proverbs 13:20-21 The Message (MSG)
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. Disaster entraps sinners, but God-loyal people get a good life.
Proverbs 13:20-21 King James Version (KJV)
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid.
Proverbs 13:20-21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
Proverbs 13:20-21 New Century Version (NCV)
Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer. Trouble always comes to sinners, but good people enjoy success.
Proverbs 13:20-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it. Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
Proverbs 13:20-21 New International Version (NIV)
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
Proverbs 13:20-21 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed. Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.
Proverbs 13:20-21 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. [Is 32:6] Adversity pursues sinners, But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.
Proverbs 13:20-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous.
Proverbs 13:20-21 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. Calamity chases the sin-chaser, but prosperity pursues the God-lover.
