16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)

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

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(C)

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16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

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

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

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16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But (B)a faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who [a]disdains correction,
But (C)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:18 Lit. ignores