Proverbs 13:13
Modern Translations
New International Version
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

New Living Translation
People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.

English Standard Version
Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.

Berean Study Bible
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

New American Standard Bible
One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

NASB 1995
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

NASB 1977
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

Amplified Bible
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.

Christian Standard Bible
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.

Contemporary English Version
If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded.

Good News Translation
If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever despises [God's] words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears [God's] commands will be rewarded.

International Standard Version
Anyone who despises a word of advice will pay for it, but whoever heeds a command will be rewarded.

NET Bible
The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

New King James Version
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

King James 2000 Bible
Whosoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

New Heart English Bible
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

World English Bible
Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

American King James Version
Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

American Standard Version
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

A Faithful Version
Whoever despises the Word shall be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

Darby Bible Translation
Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

English Revised Version
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
He that despiseth the worde, hee shall be destroyed: but hee that feareth the commaundement he shalbe rewarded.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
Who so dispiseth the worde, shall perishe for the same: but he that feareth the commaundement, shall haue the rewarde.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
Who so despyseth the worde, destroyeth himself: but he that feareth the comaundement, shal haue peace.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Whoever is despising the word is destroyed for it, "" And whoever is fearing the command is repaid.

Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.

Smith's Literal Translation
He despising to the word it shall be perverse to him: and he fearing the command shall be requited.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Whoever denounces something obligates himself for the future. But whoever fears a lesson shall turn away in peace. Deceitful souls wander into sins. The just are merciful and compassionate.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He that has contempt against the word will be destroyed by it, and he that is in awe of the commandment will be saved; there will be no favor to the deceitful man, and a wise man whose works are upright will lift up the head by his way.

Lamsa Bible
He who despises counsel shall be destroyed by it; but he who fears the commandment shall be spared. A deceitful man shall not benefit; but a wise man whose works are good shall prosper.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Whoso despiseth the word shall suffer thereby; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.
















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