Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador is health.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Every prudent man works with knowledge, but a fool flaunts folly.
18Poverty and shame [are to] him who refuses correction, but he who regards reproof shall be honored.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Proverbs 25:23The north wind brings forth rain. So does a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
Jeremiah 23:13And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria. They prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
Ezekiel 3:18When I say to a wicked man, Thou shall surely die, and thou give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked man from his wicked way, to save his life, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but I will require his blood at
1 Corinthians 4:2And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
2 Corinthians 5:20We are therefore, ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were calling through us. We plead on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:17
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Note, 1. It is wisdom to be cautious. Every prudent discreet man does all with knowledge (considering with himself and consulting with others), acts with deliberation and is upon the reserve, is careful not to meddle with that which he has not some knowledge of, not to launch out into business which he has not acquainted himself with, will not deal with those that he has not some knowledge of, whether they may be confided in. He is… Read the whole commentary →