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Proverbs 13:15-17
International Standard Version

15 Good understanding produces grace,
    but the lifestyle of the treacherous never changes.[a]

16 Every sensible person acts from knowledge,
    but a fool demonstrates folly.
17 An evil messenger stumbles into trouble,
    but a faithful envoy brings healing.

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  1. Proverbs 13:15 So MT; LXX Syr read grace, and to know the Law is the sign of a sound mind, but the path of scorners ends in destruction
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Proverbs 13:15-17
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)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
  2. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through
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