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Scripture Context
Proverbs 13:15 - Proverbs 13:25
15 Good understanding giveth favor; but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge; but a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is a abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise; but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
21 Evil pursueth sinners; but to the righteous good shall be repaid.
22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor; but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; but the belly of the wicked shall want.