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12/08/2026
Proverbs 13:20 NKJV
[20] He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
This quote is a famous proverb from the Bible, found in Proverbs 13:20 (King James Version). It means that the people you spend the most time with shape your character, decisions, and future.
Meaning of the Proverb
Walking with the wise: Spending regular time with smart, good, and thoughtful people helps you learn good habits and make better choices.
Companion of fools: Hanging out with reckless, careless, or dishonest people pulls you down into bad habits.
Will be destroyed (or suffer harm): Bad company leads to bad trouble, pain, and ultimate ruin.
Key Lessons
Influence is powerful: You naturally start to talk, think, and act like your closest friends.
Choose friends with care: Pick people who lift you up and make good choices instead of leading you into trouble.
Direction over speed: Who you walk with matters more than where you think you are going, because your friends will set your final path.
He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
