17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(A)

18 Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.(B)

19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.(C)

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17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,(A)
    but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.(B)

18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame,(C)
    but whoever heeds correction is honored.(D)

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,(E)
    but fools detest turning from evil.

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17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

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