Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, 2 but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. 1
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In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, 2 but a fool exposes folly. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, 2 so is the sluggard to those who send him. 1
Proverbs 25:23The north wind produces rain: 2 so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face. 1
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 →