Proverbs 13:13-17

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¹³ Those who despise a word bring destruction on themselves,
    but those who respect a command will be rewarded.^(A)
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,
    so that one may avoid the snares of death.^(B)
15 Good sense wins favor,
    but the way of the faithless is their ruin.^[a](C)
16 The clever do all things intelligently,
    but the fool displays folly.^(D)
17 A bad messenger brings trouble,
    but a faithful envoy, healing.^(E)