Proverbs 17:13

13 Whoever gives evil in return for good will always have trouble at home.

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 Disobedient people look only for trouble, so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to meet a fool doing foolish things.

13 Whoever gives evil in return for good will always have trouble at home.

14 Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

15 The Lord hates both of these things: freeing the guilty and punishing the innocent.