Proverbs 13:15-17

Authorized (King James) Version

¹⁵Good understanding giveth favour:
but the way of transgressors is hard.

¹⁶Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge:
but a fool layeth open his folly.

¹⁷A wicked messenger falleth into mischief:
but a faithful ambassador is health.

Proverbs 13:15-17

New International Version

¹⁵Good judgment wins favor,
but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.^[a]

¹⁶All who are prudent act with^[b] knowledge,
but fools expose^(A) their folly.^(B)

¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble,^(C)
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.^(D)

Proverbs 13:15 Septuagint and Syriac; the meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)

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New International Version (NIV)