Proverbs 13:13
“Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded.”
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Proverbs 13:13 Context
11Wealth gotten by vanitie shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour, shall increase. 12Hope deferred maketh the heart sicke: but when the desire commeth, it is a tree of life. 13Whoso despiseth the word, shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall be rewarded. 14The lawe of the wise is a fountaine of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- King James Version
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.
- Basic English Bible
Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- Darby Bible
Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- Webster's Bible
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
- World English Bible
Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:13
13:13 The word - The word of God.