12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but a longing fulfilled is like a tree of life.
13 The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty,but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
14 Instruction from the wise is like a life-giving fountain,to turn a person from deadly snares.
15 Keen insight wins favor,but the conduct of the unfaithful is harsh.
16 Every shrewd person acts with knowledge,but a fool displays his folly.
17 An unreliable messenger falls into trouble,but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame,but the one who accepts reproof is honored.