Proverbs 13:15
Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction.
In context
12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.
13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. 15 Good judgment wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful leads to their destruction. 16 All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. 18 Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 13:15 in the KJV
Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:15 in the ESV
Good sense wins favor, but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.