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Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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Proverbs 13:20 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.

WEB World English Bible

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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In context

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away.

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