Proverbs 13:15

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.”

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BSBPD

“Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous <FI>is<Fi> hard.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 13:15 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 18:14and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
  2. Psalms 95:9where your fathers tested and tried Me, though they had seen My work.
  3. Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!
  4. Proverbs 3:4Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.
  5. Proverbs 4:19But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.
  6. Proverbs 14:35A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
  7. Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
  8. Jeremiah 2:19Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.
  9. Luke 2:52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
  10. Acts 7:10and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
  11. Romans 6:21What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.

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