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Proverbs 17:13

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 17:13 in other translations

Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil shall not depart from his house.

Proverbs 17:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 17:13 in context

  1. 11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  2. 12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
  3. 13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
  4. 14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
  5. 15He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.