Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
New Heart English Bible
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,but a fool exposes folly.
18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline,but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Proverbs 25:23The north wind brings forth rain:so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Jeremiah 23:13"I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
Ezekiel 3:18When I tell the wicked, 'You shall surely die'; and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at your hand.
1 Corinthians 4:2Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.
2 Corinthians 5:20We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg 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 →