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Proverbs 17:13 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. "

Proverbs 17:13

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11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

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A malicious, mischievous man is shown here in two ways. First, he is ungrateful to his friends. He can be so foolish and blind to kindness that he returns evil for good. David faced people who repaid his love with hatred (Psalm 109:4). To repay evil with evil is like an animal’s instinct, but to repay evil for good is devilish.

Second, he is unkind to his own family, because he brings a curse on them. This sin is so serious that God punishes it not only in the man himself, but also in his children and descendants, for whom he stores up wrath. The sword did not leave David’s house because he rewarded Uriah with evil for his good service. The Jews stoned Christ for his good works, so his blood came on them and on their children.

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Proverbs 17:1

"Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife."

Proverbs 17:2

"A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers."

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"The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts."

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"An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue."

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"Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished."

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"Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents."

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