Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
In context
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: But there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:20 in the NIV
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:20 in the ESV
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.