13Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.


In Context

10 Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick: but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13 Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding gives favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.

Proverbs 13:13 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:13He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:13Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:13Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.