Proverbs 13:17-19

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¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But ^(A)a faithful messenger brings healing.
¹⁸Poverty and shame will come to one who ^(B)neglects ^[a]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.
¹⁹Desire realized is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

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Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction

Proverbs 13:17-19

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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.

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