15 (A)Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is [a]their own disaster.
16 Every (B)prudent person acts with knowledge,
But a fool [b]displays foolishness.
17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (C)a faithful messenger brings healing.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:15 Cf. LXX in destruction; MT constant
  2. Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out

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