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Proverbs 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 13:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 A bad messenger brings trouble,
but a faithful envoy, healing.(A)
18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
but one who heeds reproof is honored.(B)
19 A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
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