Proverbs 13:17
The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16The discerning do everything with counsel. But whoever is senseless discloses his stupidity.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is a lazy one to those who sent him.
Proverbs 25:23The north wind brings forth the rain, and a sorrowful face brings forth a detracting tongue.
Jeremiah 23:13And I have seen the foolishness of the prophets of Samaria. They have prophesied in Baal, and they have deceived my people Israel.
Ezekiel 3:18If, when I say to the impious man, ‘You shall certainly die,’ you do not announce it to him, and you do not speak so that he may turn aside from his impious way and live, then the same impious man will die in his iniquity. But I will attribute his blood to your hand.
1 Corinthians 4:2Here and now, it is required of attendants that each one be found to be faithful.
2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, so that God is exhorting through us. We beseech you for Christ: be 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 →