Proverbs 13:15
King James Version
“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors hard.”
Context
12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but the desire cometh, a tree of life.
13Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
14The law of the wise a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors hard.
16Every prudent dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador health.
18Poverty and shame him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.