14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.
15Good understanding wins favour, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13
Proverbs 13:14-18