Proverbs 13:17-19
International Standard Version
17 An evil messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame are for those who ignore correction,
but whoever listens to instruction gains honor.
19 Fulfilled longing is sweet to the soul,
but avoiding evil is detestable to the fool.
Proverbs 13:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 13:17-19
King James Version
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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Proverbs 13:17-19
New King James Version
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But (A)a faithful ambassador brings health.
18 Poverty and shame will come to him who [a]disdains correction,
But (B)he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:18 Lit. ignores
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