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Berean Standard Bible

Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.

Context

13He who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but the one who respects a command will be rewarded. 14The teaching * of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. 15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. 16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

English text: Berean Standard Bible (BSB). English audio: Berean Standard Audio Bible.