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. ‡

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. ‡