Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:15

BSB

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Good doctrine bestows grace. In the way of the contemptuous, there is a chasm.

ERV

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged.

NHEB

Good understanding brings favor; but the way of the unfaithful leads to calamity.

SMT

Good understanding shall give grace: and the way of the transgressing is perpetuity.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 13:15

GoodH2896 understandingH7922Noun Masculine givethH5414Verb favourH2580Noun MasculinebutthewayH1870Noun MasculineoftransgressorsH898VerbishardH386Adjective

Commentary for Proverbs 13:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 13:15

Summary

Virtue brings approval; rebellion causes hardship.

Event

Contrasting righteous and wicked paths

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC