17A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
18Whoso is refusing instruction — poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.
20Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
21Evil pursueth sinners, And good recompenseth the righteous.