OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Proverbs 13:17

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A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

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Proverbs 13:14–20

14

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life,

to turn from the snares of death.

15

Good understanding wins favor,

but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge,

but a fool exposes folly.

17
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble,

but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,

but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

19

Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,

but fools detest turning from evil.

20

One who walks with wise men grows wise,

but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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