Proverbs 13:20

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
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18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

21Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

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Both translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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