Proverbs 13:17-19

New Century Version

¹⁷A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble,
but a trustworthy one makes everything right.

¹⁸A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.

¹⁹It is so good when wishes come true,
but fools hate to stop doing evil.

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.

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)