Proverbs 13:14

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away,

but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Hope deferred makes the heart sick,

but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,

but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

Good understanding wins favor,

but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Every prudent man acts from knowledge,

but a fool exposes folly.

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.