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Proverbs 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 A bad messenger brings trouble,
but a faithful envoy, healing.(A)
18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
but one who heeds reproof is honored.(B)
19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
Proverbs 13:17-19
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Proverbs 13:17-19
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Proverbs 13:17-19
King James Version
Proverbs 13:17-19
King James Version
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.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
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Proverbs 13:17-19
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:17-19
English Standard Version
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but (A)a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who (B)ignores instruction,
(C)but whoever (D)heeds reproof is honored.
19 (E)A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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