Proverbs 17:13
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Other Translations of Proverbs 17:13
New International Version
13 Evil will never leave the house of one who pays back evil for good.
English Standard Version
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
The Message
13 Those who return evil for good will meet their own evil returning.
New King James Version
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
New Living Translation
13 If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:13
Commentary on Proverbs 17:13
(Read Proverbs 17:13)
To render evil for good is devilish. He that does so, brings a curse upon his family.