17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but 1a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and disgrace come to him who 2ignores instruction, 3but whoever 4heeds reproof is honored.
19 5A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.
20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
21 6Disastera pursues sinners, 7but the righteous are rewarded with good.
22 8A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but 9the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
23 The fallow ground of the poor would yield much food, but it is swept away through 10injustice.
24 11Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.b
25 12The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

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Provérbios 13:17 O mensageiro perverso faz cair no mal; mas o embaixador fiel traz saúde.

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Proverbs 13:17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.

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Provérbios 13:17 O mensageiro ímpio cai em dificuldade,mas o enviado digno de confiança traz a cura.