¹⁷ A wicked messenger ·brings nothing but trouble [or will fall into evil],
but a ·trustworthy [reliable] ·one [envoy] ·makes everything right [^Lbrings healing].

¹⁸ A person who ·refuses [neglects] ·correction [instruction; discipline] will end up poor and disgraced,
but the one who ·accepts [^Lguards] correction will be honored.

¹⁹ ·It is so good when wishes come true [^LA realized longing/desire is pleasant],
but fools ·hate [detest] ·to stop doing [turning from] evil.