Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, 1 but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Prudent people act out of knowledge in every decision, 1 but a fool parades his folly. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, 1 so is the sluggard to those who send him. 1
Proverbs 25:23As surely as the north wind brings rain, 1 so a tongue that tells secrets will result in angry faces. 1
Jeremiah 23:13For I have seen the prophets in Samaria doing what is repulsive: 1 They prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray. 1
Ezekiel 3:18When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die' and you do not warn him or speak a warning to the wicked about his evil deeds so he might live—the wicked one will die for his sin, but I will require his blood from your hand.
1 Corinthians 4:2Now what is required of stewards is that they are found to be trustworthy.
2 Corinthians 5:20So we are appointed as representatives of Christ, as though God were making his appeal through us. We plead with you, for the sake 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 →