Proverbs 13:17-19

The Message

¹⁷Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things,
but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

¹⁸Refuse discipline and end up homeless;
embrace correction and live an honored life.

¹⁹Souls who follow their hearts thrive;
fools bent on evil despise matters of soul.

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.

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

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

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

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)