Proverbs 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
17 A bad messenger brings trouble,
but a faithful envoy, healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
but one who heeds reproof is honoured.
19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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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