King James Version
Proverbs 13:15 in the King James Version says “Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 13 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.”
Proverbs 13:15 · KJV
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. layeth: Heb. spreadeth
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. a faithful: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Good”
H2896good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
“but the way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“of transgressors”
H898to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
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