Proverbs 13:15-22

New International Version

¹⁵ Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.^[a]

¹⁶ All who are prudent act with^[b] knowledge,
    but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(C)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(D)

¹⁸ Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,^(E)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.^(F)

¹⁹ A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,^(G)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(H)

²¹ Trouble pursues the sinner,^(I)
    but the righteous^(J) are rewarded with good things.^(K)

²² A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(L)