Proverbs 13:17
A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In Context
16Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
Cross References
Proverbs 10:26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so, is the sluggard, to them who send him.
Proverbs 25:23A north wind, bringeth forth rain, and, a face stirred with indignation, a secretive tongue.
Jeremiah 23:13Even among the prophets of Samaria, had I seen a foolish thing,—They prophesied by Baal, And led astray my people Israel.
Ezekiel 3:18When I say to the lawless man— Thou shalt surely die, and thou hast not given him warning, neither hast spoken to warn the lawless man from his lawless way, to save himself alive the same lawless man in his iniquity shall die, but his blood, at thy hand, will I require.
1 Corinthians 4:2Here, furthermore, it is sought in stewards, that, faithful, one be found.
2 Corinthians 5:20In behalf of Christ, therefore, are we ambassadors,—as if God were beseeching through us: we entreat, in behalf of Christ,—be reconciled unto 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 →