Proverbs 17:13

13 Evil will never leave the house of anyone who pays back 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 An evil person never wants to obey. An official who shows no mercy will be sent against him.
12 It is better to meet a bear whose cubs have been stolen than to meet a foolish person who is acting foolishly.
13 Evil will never leave the house of anyone who pays back evil for good.
14 Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.
15 The LORD hates two things. He hates it when the guilty are set free. He also hates it when those who aren't guilty are punished.
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