Proverbs 13:20
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
In context
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.
21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. 22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. 23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
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.
- 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.