Proverbs 13:17-19

New International Reader's Version

¹⁷An evil messenger gets into trouble.
But a trusted messenger brings healing.

¹⁸Those who turn away from their training become poor and ashamed.
But those who accept warnings are honored.

¹⁹A desire that is met is like something that tastes sweet.
But foolish people hate to turn away 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.

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

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

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

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