Proverbs 13:17-19

International Children’s Bible

¹⁷A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble.
But a trustworthy one makes everything right.

¹⁸A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced.
But a person who accepts correction will be honored.

¹⁹It is so good when wishes come true.
But foolish people still refuse to stop doing evil.

Proverbs 13:17-19

New International Version

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

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

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

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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