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What does Proverbs 13:15 mean?

"Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard."

— Proverbs 13:15 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

12

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life.

13

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.

14

The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death.

15

Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16

Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

17

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

18

Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

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