Proverbs 13:16-18

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
¹⁷ A wicked^[a] messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
¹⁸ A person who ignores discipline ends up with poverty and shame,
but one who conforms to correction will be honored.