Proverbs 13:20

20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 13:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
ESV
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
NLT
20 Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
MSG
20 Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
CSB
20 The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Proverbs 13:20 In-Context

18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.
22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 10:8; Proverbs 15:31
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