Proverbs 17:13
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
In context
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
Proverbs 17:13 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- KJV King James Version
- Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Whoever rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.