Proverbs 17:13

13 Whosoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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 The rebellious man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
13 Whosoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.
15 He that justifies the wicked and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
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