Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:13

BSB
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
AKJV
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
CPDV
Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.
ERV
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
NHEB
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
SMT
He turning back evil, instead of good, evil shall not move from his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 17:13

WhosorewardethH7725VerbevilH7451forgoodH2896evilH7451shallnotdepartH4185VerbfromhishouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 17:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:13
Summary
Repaying kindness with cruelty brings ruin
Event
Consequence of evil exchange
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom