Proverbs 13:20
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
In context
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. 19 A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. 20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 Disaster pursues sinners, but the righteous are rewarded with good. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous. 23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through injustice.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:20 in the KJV
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:20 in the NIV
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.