Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

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Before · Proverbs 13:16–17

16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

After · Proverbs 13:19–20

19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

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