Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:13
American Standard Version
Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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] is rewarded.
Contemporary English Version
If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded.
Darby English Version
Whoso despiseth the word shall be held by it; but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Good News Bible
If you refuse good advice, you are asking for trouble; follow it and you are safe.
King James Version
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
New American Standard Bible
The one who despises the word will be in debt to it, But the one who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
New International Version
He who scorns instruction will pay for it,
but he who respects a command is rewarded.
New King James Version
He who despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The one who despises the word will become indebted to it, But the one who fears the commandment will receive a reward.
Revised Standard Version
He who despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is despising the Word is destroyed for it, And whoso is fearing the Command is repayed.
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