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Proverbs 13:17-19
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17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (A)a faithful messenger brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame will come to one who (B)neglects [a]discipline,
But one who complies with rebuke will be honored.
19 Desire realized is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to turn away from evil.

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  1. Proverbs 13:18 Or instruction
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Proverbs 13:17-19
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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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Proverbs 13:17-19
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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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