Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 13:15 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors {is} hard.”
Proverbs 13:15
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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}
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