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16 A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t and even brags about it!

17 An unreliable messenger can cause a lot of trouble. Reliable communication permits progress.

18 If you refuse criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you are on the road to fame.

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

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through