Proverbs 13:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (A)a faithful messenger brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame will come to one who (B)neglects [a]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.
19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction
Proverbs 13:17-19
New King James Version
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But (A)a faithful ambassador brings health.
18 Poverty and shame will come to him who [a]disdains correction,
But (B)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:18 Lit. ignores
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