Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health.
In context
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, To depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard. 16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: But a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health. 18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: But it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:17 in the NIV
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:17 in the ESV
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.