Proverbs 13:1,20
Proverbs 13:1 The Message (MSG)
Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing.
Proverbs 13:20 The Message (MSG)
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
Proverbs 13:1 King James Version (KJV)
A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:20 King James Version (KJV)
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.
Proverbs 13:20 New Century Version (NCV)
Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer.
Proverbs 13:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wise son heareth his father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 13:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.
Proverbs 13:1 New International Version (NIV)
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.
Proverbs 13:20 New International Version (NIV)
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Proverbs 13:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wise son heeds and accepts [and is the result of] his father’s discipline and instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to reprimand and does not learn from his errors.
Proverbs 13:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.
Proverbs 13:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.
Proverbs 13:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Proverbs 13:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A wise son or daughter desires a father’s discipline, but the know-it-all never listens to correction.
Proverbs 13:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.
Proverbs 13:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A wise son hears his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
