Proverbs 13:17-19

Revised Standard Version

¹⁷ A bad messenger plunges men into trouble,
    but a faithful envoy brings healing.
¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction,
    but he who heeds reproof is honored.
¹⁹ A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul;
    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.