Proverbs 13:16

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14 ^aThe law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from ^bthe snares of death.

15 Good understanding¹ gains ^afavor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16 ^aEvery prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But ^aa faithful ambassador brings health.

18 Poverty and shame will come to him who¹ disdains correction,
But ^ahe who regards a rebuke will be honored.

Commentaries:

Adam Clarke

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Proverbs 13:16

The way of transgressors is hard - Never was a truer saying; most sinners have more pain and difficulty to get their souls damned, than the righteous have, with all their cross-bearings, to get to the kingdom of heaven.

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