Proverbs 13:17
A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Every prudent man acts with knowledge: but the fool displays his own mischief.
18Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: but he that attends to reproofs shall be honoured.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.
Proverbs 25:23The north wind raises clouds; so an impudent face provokes the tongue.
Jeremiah 23:13And in the prophets of Samaria I have seen lawless deeds; they prophesied by Baal, and led my people Israel astray.
Ezekiel 3:18When I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou hast not warned him, to give warning to the wicked, to turn from his ways, that he should live; that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand.
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 →