Proverbs 13:17-19

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁷ A bad messenger brings trouble,
    but a faithful envoy, healing.
¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
    but one who heeds reproof is honored.
¹⁹ A desire realized is sweet to the soul,
    but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools.