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Proverbs 17:13

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 17:13 in other translations

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

Proverbs 17:13 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:13 in context

  1. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion;
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  2. 12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
    rather than a fool in his folly.
  3. 13Whoever rewards evil for good,
    evil shall not depart from his house.
  4. 14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
  5. 15He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
    both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.