14What wise people teach is like a fountain whose water gives life MET; what they teach you will help you to escape when something dangerous is threatening to kill you MET.
15People respect those who have good sense, but those who cannot be trusted are on the road to being ruined/destroyed (OR, will have a lot of difficulties/troubles).
16Those who have good sense always think carefully/wisely before they do something; foolish people show by what they say and do that they are foolish.
17Messengers who are not reliable cause trouble, but those who faithfully deliver their messages cause people to act peacefully.
18Those who refuse to pay attention when others discipline/correct them will become poor and disgraced; people respect those who accept it when they are rebuked for their bad behavior.
19It is delightful to receive what we desire; foolish people hate/refuse to turn away from doing evil.
20Those who habitually associate with wise people become wise; those who ◄are close friends of/associate with► foolish people will ◄regret it/be ruined►.
Proverbs 13
Proverbs 13:14-20