Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into trouble; But a faithful ambassador is health.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Every prudent man acteth with knowledge; But a fool spreadeth abroad his folly.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
Proverbs 25:23As the north wind bringeth forth rain, So a backbiting tongue maketh an angry countenance.
Jeremiah 23:13In the prophets of Samaria have I seen folly; They prophesy in the name of Baal, and cause my people Israel to err.
Ezekiel 3:18When I say to the wicked, Thou shalt surely die! and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, so that he may live, that wicked man shall die for his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thy hand.
1 Corinthians 4:2Here moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
2 Corinthians 5:20We then are ambassadors for Christ; as though God were exhorting you by us, in behalf of Christ we entreat you, 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 →