Proverbs

¹⁵Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of the treacherous is rugged. ¹⁶Every prudent man worketh with knowledge: but a fool spreadeth out folly. ¹⁷A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health. ¹⁸Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. ¹⁹The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. ²⁰Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise: but the companion of fools shall smart for it. ²¹Evil pursueth sinners: but the righteous shall be recompensed with good.