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Proverbs 13:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Proverbs 13:17-19
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 A wicked messenger brings on disaster,
but a trustworthy envoy is a healing remedy.
18 Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline,
but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.[a]
19 Desire fulfilled delights the soul,
but turning from evil is an abomination to fools.
Footnotes
- 13:18 The saying plays on letting go and holding on. Wisdom consists in not rejecting discipline and being open to the comments of others, even if they are reproving comments.
Proverbs 13:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 13:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 13:17-19
King James 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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