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Proverbs 13:18-21
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:18-21
English Standard Version
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (A)ignores instruction,
(B)but whoever (C)heeds reproof is honored.
19 (D)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 (E)Disaster[a] pursues sinners,
(F)but the righteous are rewarded with good.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:21 Or Evil
Proverbs 13:18-21
New International Version
Proverbs 13:18-21
New International Version
18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(A)
but whoever heeds correction is honored.(B)
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(C)
but fools detest turning from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise,
for a companion of fools suffers harm.(D)
Proverbs 13:18-21
King James Version
Proverbs 13:18-21
King James Version
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
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