Proverbs 13:13 - The Message Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God’s commands and grow rich. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded. American Standard Version (1901) Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. Common English Bible Trouble will come on those who despise a word, but those who respect the commandment will be rewarded. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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. |