Add parallel Print Page Options

15 Intelligence wins respect, but those who can't be trusted are on the road to ruin.[a]

16 Sensible people always think before they act, but stupid people advertise their ignorance.

17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted bring peace.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:15 One ancient translation road to ruin; Hebrew permanent road.

Bible Gateway Recommends

Good News Bible - Cloth, Maroon - Slightly Imperfect
Good News Bible - Cloth, Maroon - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $10.39
Save: $1.60 (13%)
GNT 50th Anniversary Edition Bible - Slightly Imperfect
GNT 50th Anniversary Edition Bible - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $9.43
Save: $1.56 (14%)
Faith and Liberty Bible (GNT)
Faith and Liberty Bible (GNT)
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $44.99
Save: $5.00 (10%)