Proverbs 17:13

13 Evil will not depart from the house of him who returns 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 seeks only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

12 Rather meet a bear robbed of its cubs than encounter a fool in his folly.

13 Evil will not depart from the house of him who returns evil for good.

14 Starting a fight is like letting water through [a dike] -better stop the quarrel before it gets worse.

15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous -both alike are an abomination to ADONAI.