Proverbs 13:13

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

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

Webster's Revision

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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Clarke's Proverbs 13:13 Bible Commentary

Whoso despiseth the word - The revelation which God has in his mercy given to man - shall be destroyed; for there is no other way of salvation but that which it points out.

But he that feareth the commandment - That respects it so as to obey it, walking as this revelation directs - shall be rewarded; shall find it to be his highest interest, and shall be in peace or safety, as the Hebrew word ישלם may be translated.

Wesley's Proverbs 13:13 Bible Commentary

13:13 The word - The word of God.