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)