Proverbs 13:13
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
In context
11 Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
Proverbs 13:13 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.