Proverbs 17:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:13 — KJV
“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”
— Proverbs 17:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:13
“Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:13: evil, good, house
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:13: good, depart, house
“And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. help...: Heb. lift him up”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:13: whoso, good, house
“The increase of his house shall depart, and his goods shall flow away in the day of his wrath.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:13: good, depart, house
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:13: evil, good, depart
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