What does Proverbs 13:20 mean?

Proverbs 13:20 highlights themes such as wisdom, companionship, foolishness when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 13:20 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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1 Corinthians 15:33
This New Testament verse warns that bad company corrupts good character, echoing the wisdom of choosing companions wisely.
Proverbs 12:26
Both verses emphasize the importance of wise associations.
Psalm 1:1
Psalm 1 also speaks to the blessings of walking with the wise.