Proverbs

¹⁷A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. ¹⁸Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. ¹⁹A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. ²⁰Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. ²¹Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things. ²²A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous. ²³An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.