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


In Context

10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

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

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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