Proverbs 13:16-20

¹⁶Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, but a fool parades his folly.

¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation.

¹⁸The one who ignores instruction will have poverty and shame, but honor will come to him who learns from correction.

¹⁹A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, but fools hate to turn away from evil.

²⁰Walk with wise people and you will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.