Proverbs 13:17-19

Living Bible

¹⁷An unreliable messenger can cause a lot of trouble. Reliable communication permits progress.

¹⁸If you refuse criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept criticism, you are on the road to fame.

¹⁹It is pleasant to see plans develop. That is why fools refuse to give them up even when they are wrong.

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.

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