Proverbs 13:12-19

¹²Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

¹³Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

¹⁴The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

¹⁵Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

¹⁶Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

¹⁷A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

¹⁸Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

¹⁹The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.