Proverbs [Sayings] 13:16-24

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 honored.

¹⁹Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

²⁰One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

²¹Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the upright.

²²A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the upright.

²³An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields, but lo'mishpat ·injustice· sweeps it away.

²⁴One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· him is careful to discipline him.