Proverbs 17:13

13 Evil will never depart from the house of those who return evil for good.

Proverbs 17:13 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good
As the enemies of David and Christ rewarded them, ( Psalms 35:12 ) ( 109:5 ) ; this is base ingratitude, contrary to the law and light of nature; worse than beastly, is really devilish; evil shall not depart from his house;
from him and his family; they shall be continually visited with one disease and calamity or another; so hateful and offensive is the sin of ingratitude to God, and therefore ought to be carefully avoided. This might be illustrated by the judgments of God on the nation of the Jews, for their ingratitude to Christ.

Proverbs 17:13 In-Context

11 Evil people seek only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

12 Safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than fools in their folly.

13 Evil will never depart from the house of those who return evil for good.

14 The start of a quarrel is like letting out water, so drop the dispute before it breaks out.

15 Judging the righteous wicked and the wicked righteous— the LORD detests both of these.