Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 20:22 advises against repaying evil, trusting God — a complementary warning, while 17:13 warns of consequences for doing so.

In 1 Samuel 24:17, Saul admits he has repaid David's good with evil, directly illustrating the proverbial principle that evil will not leave such a house.

In Jeremiah 18:20, the prophet echoes this same complaint—people are repaying his good with evil by plotting against him.

Psalm 109:4-5 says 'They repay me evil for good' — a direct parallel to the proverb's statement about the consequences of such repayment.

Psalm 55:12-15 laments a companion's betrayal — a form of repaying friendship with evil, mirroring the proverb's warning.

Psalm 38:20 Parallel

Psalm 38:20 speaks of those who repay David's good with evil, directly echoing the proverb's theme.

Psalm 35:12 Parallel

Psalm 35:12 explicitly describes enemies repaying David's good with evil — the exact scenario warned against in the proverb.

1 Samuel 31:3 continues the narrative: Saul himself is wounded, further showing the judgment on his house for repaying good with evil.

1 Samuel 31:2 shows the fulfillment of the proverb: Saul's sons are killed in battle, demonstrating that evil did not leave his house after he repaid good with evil.

2 Chronicles 24:22 records Joash killing Zechariah despite Jehoiada's kindness — a vivid case of rewarding evil for good, leading to judgment.

2 Chronicles 20:11 describes Ammon and Moab repaying Israel's past mercy with attack — a direct instance of rewarding evil for good.

Psalm 109:5 Citation

Psalm 109:5 uses the exact phrase 'reward evil for good' — David's complaint echoes the same principle of unjust repayment.

1 Samuel 19:4 has Jonathan defend David against Saul, who is repaying David's good with evil—an instance of the warning in action.

Jeremiah 37:18 shows Jeremiah protesting his imprisonment as undeserved — he had done good, yet received evil, exemplifying the proverb.

Romans 12:17 expands the principle: not only avoid repaying evil for good, but also do not repay evil for evil—seek honorable conduct.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 similarly instructs not to repay evil for evil but to pursue good for all—a broader application of avoiding retaliatory evil.

1 Peter 3:9 Contrast

1 Peter 3:9 commands blessing instead of repaying evil for evil—contrasting with the proverb's focus on ingratitude, yet reinforcing the call to overcome evil with good.