Proverbs 13:16-18

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¹⁶The clever do all things intelligently,
    but the fool displays folly.
¹⁷A bad messenger brings trouble,
    but a faithful envoy, healing.
¹⁸Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
    but one who heeds reproof is honored.

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