13He that slights a matter shall be slighted of it: but he that fears the commandment has health of soul. To a crafty son there shall be nothing good: but a wise servant shall have prosperous doings, and his way shall be directed aright.
14The law of the wise is fountain of life: but the man void of understanding shall die by a snare.
15Sound discretion gives favour, and to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: but the ways of scorners tend to destruction.
16Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.
17A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.
Proverbs 13
Proverbs 13:13-17