Devine Scripture

Proverbs 13:15

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

Context

v.14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

v.15This passage

v.16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:35

    The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.

  • Psalms 95:9

    When your fathers tempted me, Proved me, and saw my work.

  • Acts 7:10

    and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  • Luke 2:52

    And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

  • Psalms 111:10

    The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that dohis commandments: His praise endureth for ever.

  • Proverbs 3:4

    So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.