Proverbs 13:15
“Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard.”
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Proverbs 13:15 Context
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. 16Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly. 17A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:15
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard.
- King James Version
Good understanding produces favor, But the way of the treacherous is hard.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.
- Basic English Bible
Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
- Darby Bible
Good understanding giveth favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
- Webster's Bible
Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
- World English Bible
Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous [is] hard.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Good understanding giveth grace; but the way of the faithless is harsh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:15
13:15 Giveth - Makes a man acceptable to God. Rough - Offensive and hateful to God and men, as rough ways are to a traveller.