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13Whoever despises instruction will pay for it,but he who respects a command will be rewarded. 14The teaching of the wise is a spring of life,to turn from the snares of death. 15Good understanding wins favor,but the way of the unfaithful is hard. 16Every prudent man acts from knowledge,but a fool exposes folly. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.