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## Proverbs 13:18-25 in Context (Verses 15–25 KJV)
 
 [15 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/15) Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors *is* hard.
 
 [16 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/16) Every prudent *man* dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open *his* folly.*
 
 [17 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/17) A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador *is* health.*
 
 [18 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/18) Poverty and shame *shall be to* him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/19) The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but *it is* abomination to fools to depart from evil.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/20) He that walketh with wise *men* shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.*
 
 [21 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/21) Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
 
 [22 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/22) A good *man* leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner *is* laid up for the just.
 
 [23 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/23) Much food *is in* the tillage of the poor: but there is *that is* destroyed for want of judgment.
 
 [24 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/24) He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
 
 [25 ](/kjv/proverbs/13/25) The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
 
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