Proverbs 13:17
An vngodly messenger falleth into mischiefe: but a faythfull embassadour is as health.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16A wise man doth all thynges with discretion: but a foole wyll declare his follie.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vineger is to the teeth, & as smoke is vnto the eyes: euen so is a sluggishe person to them that sendeth him foorth.
Proverbs 25:23The northwinde dryueth away the rayne: euen so doth an angry countenaunce a backbiters tongue.
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 →