16 Every (A)prudent person acts with knowledge,
But a fool [a]displays foolishness.
17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (B)a faithful messenger brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame will come to one who (C)neglects [b]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out
  2. Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction

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