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17 ¶ A bad messenger shall fall into evil: but a faithful ambassador is medicine.

18 ¶ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses chastening: but he that regards 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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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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