Proverbs 13:13-18 New English Translation (NET)

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.

Proverbs 13