Proverbs 13:13
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New International Version (©1984)
He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Whoever despises [God's] words will pay the penalty, but the one who fears [God's] commands will be rewarded.

King James Bible
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall 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.

Bible in Basic English
He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.

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.

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.

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

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

Geneva Study Bible

Whoever despiseth {g} the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

(g) Meaning the word of God, by which he is admonished of his duty.

Wesley's Notes

13:13 The word - The word of God.

King James Translators' Notes

shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

13. the word-that is, of advice, or, instruction (compare Pr 10:27; 11:31).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

13:13. He that stands in awe of God, and reverences his word, shall escape destruction, and be rewarded for his godly fear.


Numbers 15:31 Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken His commandment, that person shall be completely cut off; his guilt will be on him.'"
2 Chronicles 36:16 but they continually mocked the messengers of God, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against His people, until there was no remedy.
Proverbs 13:21 Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. (NASB ©1995)

Command Commandment Debt Despises Despiseth Destroyed Destruction Feareth Fearing Fears Held Instruction Law Makes Pay Repayed Respecter Respects Rewarded Scorns Sport Suffer Thereby Word

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

despiseth 1:25,30,31 2Sa 12:9,10 2Ch 36:16 Jer 43:2 44:16,17 Eze 20:13,16,24 Lu 16:31 Heb 10:28,29

he Ezr 10:3 Ps 115:13 Isa 66:2 Mal 3:16

rewarded in peace Ps 19:11 119:165 Mt 5:12 2Jo 1:8

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