Proverbs 13:16-21

Amplified Bible

¹⁶ 
Every prudent and self-disciplined man acts with knowledge,
But a [closed-minded] fool [who refuses to learn] displays his foolishness [for all to see].
¹⁷ 
A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
¹⁸ 
Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline,
But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
¹⁹ 
Desire realized is sweet to the soul;
But it is detestable to fools to turn away from evil [which they have planned].
²⁰ 
He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,
But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm.^(A)
21 
Adversity pursues sinners,
But the [consistently] upright will be rewarded with prosperity.