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

16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

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