Proverbs 13:17-19

21st Century King James Version

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

¹⁸Poverty and shame shall be with him that refuseth instruction, but he that hath regard for reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

Proverbs 13:17-19

New International Version

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

¹⁸Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(C)
but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(D)

¹⁹A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(E)
but fools detest turning from evil.

21st Century King James Version (KJ21)

New International Version (NIV)