Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 13:17

BSB
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
AKJV
A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
CPDV
The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
ERV
A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.
NHEB
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
SMT
The unjust messenger shall fall into evil: and a messenger of faithfulness is healing.

Commentary for Proverbs 13:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 13:17
Summary
Unfaithful messenger causes trouble; honest one brings healing.
Event
Describing messenger reliability outcomes
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom