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Proverbs 17:13
He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:13 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 17:13 in other translations
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will never leave his house.
Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
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In context
10 A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.
11 A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 It is better for a man to meete a beare robbed of her whelpes, then a foole in his follie.
13 He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
15 He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of the foole to get wisdome, and he hath none heart?
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