Proverbs 13:16-18

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¹⁶ Wise people always think before they do anything, but fools show how stupid they are by what they do.

¹⁷ Disaster will catch up to the wicked messenger, but a runner who can be trusted will bring peace.

¹⁸ If you refuse to learn from your mistakes, you will be poor, and no one will respect you. If you listen when you are criticized, you will be honored.