Proverbs 13:17
A malach rasha falleth into rah (trouble), 1 but a tzir emunim (trustworthy envoy) is marpeh (healing). 1
Orthodox Jewish 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 da'as, 1 but a kesil (fool) displays his folly. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As chometz to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, 1 so is the atzel (sluggard, lazy one) to them that send him. 1
Proverbs 25:23The ruach tzafon (north wind) brings forth geshem; 1 so doth a lashon seter (backbiting tongue) bring an angry countenance. 1
Jeremiah 23:13And I have seen a repulsive thing in the nevi'im of Shomron; 1 they prophesied by Ba'al, 1 and caused My people Yisroel to err. 1
Ezekiel 3:18When I say unto the rasha, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the rasha from his derech harasha'ah, to save his life; the same rasha shall die in his avon; but I will hold accountable thine yad for his dahm.
1 Corinthians 4:2Moreover, it is sought in mefakkechim that one be found that has ne'emanut (faithfulness).
2 Corinthians 5:20On behalf of Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, therefore, we are emissaries of shalom, + 5:20 Isa 27:5; 52:7; Ep 6:20 as if Hashem were entreating through us, we ask on behalf of Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach: be reconciled to Hashem!
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 →