Proverbs 13:15
What does Proverbs 13:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Wise behaviour gets approval, but the way of the false is their destruction.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous <FI>is<Fi> hard.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Good understanding procureth favour; but the way of the treacherous is hard.
Context
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.
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