Proverbs 13:20

Verse

Proverbs 13:20

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

  • Wisdom
  • Companionship
  • Influence
  • Guidance
  • Discernment
Bebe's interpretation
You are the company you keep. This is a well-known summary of Solomon's true warning. You may be wise, but foolish friends will eventually destroy you. Even if you are foolish, wise friends will teach you to succeed. Who you walk with, associate with, and take advice from makes a big difference in your life. 
Having wise people around us is important, and even more so is remembering that such wisdom is not based on the world's standards. It is according to God and His Word. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of God (Proverbs 9:10), so we want to walk with people who fear God, follow God, worship God, and live according to His Word. 
If you struggle with the temptation to sin in a particular area, avoid spending too much time with friends who struggle with the same problem. If you have to pull yourself away from God to fit in with your friends, you may not share the same values. It can be hard to say no to bad friendships and relationships, but your future is worth more than a bad relationship. Don't hold up your future for things that are not worth it. 
Take a close look at your relationships today and ask God for wise and godly friends. Keep close relationships with those who challenge you to be better, get closer to God, and distance yourself from foolishness. Keep your eyes and heart fixed on the Lord, for He is the wisest of all.
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