Proverbs 13:13 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 13:13 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 NLT (New Living Translation)
People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.
Proverbs 13:13 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 KJV (King James Version)
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 MSG (The Message)
Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God’s commands and grow rich.
Proverbs 13:13 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
One who despises the word will do badly, But one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, But he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] will be rewarded.
Proverbs 13:13 NET (New English Translation)
The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.