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Proverbs 13:17

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 13:17 in other translations

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

Proverbs 13:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 13:17 in context

  1. 15Good understanding wins favor,
    but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
  2. 16Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
    but a fool exposes folly.
  3. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
    but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
  4. 18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,
    but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
  5. 19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul,
    but fools detest turning from evil.