A Verse Mapping Bible Study on Proverbs
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Week 11: Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Scripture Memory
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20
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Bible Context
Who?
King Solomon
When?
Early in his reign, after 970 B.C.
Why?
To apply God’s wisdom to daily life.
For whom?
Israelites (The Jewish People).
Word Studies
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20
Walketh | יָלַךְ
hālaḵ
Pronunciation: haw-lak'
Definition:
- To go, walk, come
- Live, manner of life
Translations:
- Go 217x
- Walk 156x
- Come 16x
Wise | חָכָם
ḥāḵām
Pronunciation: khaw-kawm'
Definition:
- Skill (in technical work)
- Wise (in administration)
- Shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily
- Prudent
Translations:
- Wise 109x
- Wise man 13x
- Cunning 6x
Companion | רָעָה
rāʿâ
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Definition:
- To shepherd
- To associate with
- To be companions
- To be a special friend
Translations:
- Feed 75x
- Shepherd 63x
- Pastor 8x
- Companion 2x
Fools | כְּסִיל
kᵊsîl
Pronunciation: kes-eel'
Definition:
- Fool, stupid fellow
- Simpleton
- Arrogant one
Translations:
Destroyed | רוּעַ
rûaʿ
Pronunciation: roo-ah'
Definition:
- To mar (especially by breaking)
- To cry out in distress
- Destroyed
Translations:
- Shout 23x
- Noise 7x
- Alarm 4x
- Destroyed 1x
Paraphrase
He that [walks, lives] with [prudent] men shall be wise: but [an associate] of [simpletons, arrogant ones] shall be [destroyed]. Proverbs 13:20
Cross References
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Proverbs 2:20
That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Reflections
About God
God cares who we surround ourselves with – and he wants us to choose the right people. This also includes choosing Him! There is no better way to surround yourself with wisdom than to steep yourself in Jesus.
About Self
I must be careful who I choose to spend my time with – if I want to be wise, spend time with people whose wisdom can influence me, and spend time with Wisdom Himself, Jesus.
Questions to Ask Myself
- Who am I allowing to influence my life? Are they godly influences, or is there someone I need to distance myself from?
- Am I spending time working on increasing my own wisdom by learning from those around me and by studying my Bible?
