Proverbs 13:20
World English Bible (WEB)
One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
In context
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.
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Proverbs 13:20 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
- KJV King James Version
- He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that walketh with wise [men] becometh wise; but a companion of the foolish will be depraved.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.