Proverbs 13:17
“A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health.”
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Proverbs 13:17 Context
15Good vnderstanding giueth fauour: but the way of transgressours is hard. 16Euery prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a foole layeth open his folly. 17A wicked messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faithfull ambassadour is health. 18Pouerty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproofe, shall be honoured. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soule: but it is abomination to fooles to depart from euill.
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Other Translations
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.
- King James Version
A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful envoy {brings} healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
- Basic English Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- Darby Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.
- Webster's Bible
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- World English Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful envoy {brings} healing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
- Basic English Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- Darby Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.
- Webster's Bible
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- World English Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 13:17
13:17 A messenger - Who is unfaithful in the execution of that which is committed to his charge. Is health - Procures benefit, as to his master, so to himself.