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Proverbs 13:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Proverbs 13:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. destroyed: Heb. broken”
Proverbs 13:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:20
This proverb warns about the company we keep: 'He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.' The principle is relational influence—we become like those with whom we associate. 'Walketh with' (halak) implies ongoing companionship, regular fellowship, and shared journey. Wisdom is caught as well as taught; walking with wise people forms character through observation and imitation. Conversely, companionship with fools leads to destruction (ra'a—to be broken, shattered, harmed). This isn't merely practical advice but spiritual reality—community shapes u...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:20
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“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.”
“and will be at home among the wise.”
“and live. Walk in the way of understanding.,Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding., עִזְבוּ פְתָאיִם וִחְיוּ וְאִשְׁרוּ בְּדֶרֶךְ בִּינָה׃ ,Forsake all thoughtlessness, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.,ἀπολείπετε ἀφροσύνην καὶ ζήσεσθε καὶ ζητήσατε φρόνησιν ἵνα βιώσητε καὶ κατορθώσατε ἐν γνώσει σύνεσιν,Leave folly, that ye may reign for ever; and seek wisdom, and improve understanding by knowledge.,,,,”
“for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?”
“of those who observe your precepts.”
“saying”
“and heard”
“Come with us, Let's lay in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;,If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:, אִם־יֹאמְרוּ לְכָה אִתָּנוּ נֶאֶרְבָה לְדָם נִצְפְּנָה לְנָקִי חִנָּם׃ ,If they say: Come with us”
“in the breaking of bread”