Proverbs 13:16-18

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^16 (A)In everything the prudent acts with knowledge,
    ^(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.
¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
    but ^(C)a faithful envoy brings healing.
¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to him who ^(D)ignores instruction,
    ^(E)but whoever ^(F)heeds reproof is honoured.