Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:20

BSB

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

AKJV

He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

CPDV

Whoever keeps step with the wise shall be wise. A friend of the foolish will become like them.

ERV

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise: but the companion of fools shall smart for it.

NHEB

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

SMT

He going with the wise, and he is wise: and the companion of the foolish shall become evil.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 13:20

HethatwalkethH1980VerbwithwiseH2450AdjectivemenshallbewiseH2449VerbbutacompanionH7462VerboffoolsH3684Noun MasculineshallbedestroyedH7321Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 13:20

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 13:20

Summary

Associating with wise brings wisdom; with fools brings ruin.

Event

Comparing effects of wise and foolish companions

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC