Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Berean Standard Bible
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 a fool displays his folly.
18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
Proverbs 25:23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
Jeremiah 23:13“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray.
Ezekiel 3:18If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood.
1 Corinthians 4:2Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of 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 →