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Proverbs 13:15-17
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15 (A)Good understanding produces favor,
But the way of the treacherous is [a]their own disaster.
16 Every (B)prudent person acts with knowledge,
But a fool [b]displays foolishness.
17 A wicked messenger falls into adversity,
But (C)a faithful messenger brings healing.

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  1. Proverbs 13:15 Cf. LXX in destruction; MT constant
  2. Proverbs 13:16 Lit spreads out
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Proverbs 13:15-17
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15 Good judgment wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.[a]

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

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

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Footnotes

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