Proverbs 13:16-18

English Standard Version

¹⁶^(A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
    ^(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.
¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
    but ^(C)a faithful envoy brings healing.
¹⁸Poverty and disgrace come to him who ^(D)ignores instruction,
    ^(E)but whoever ^(F)heeds reproof is honored.

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Proverbs 13:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶All who are prudent act with^[a] knowledge,
but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(C)
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(D)

¹⁸Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(E)
but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(F)

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Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

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