Proverbs 13:17
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
- KJV
- A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
- WEB
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- ASV
- A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- DARBY
- A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- BLB
- A wicked messenger falls into evil, and an envoy of faithfulness [is] healing.
- ÅB
- Et ugudelig sendebud faller i ulykke, men et trofast bud er legedom.
- OTB
- En ond budbringer møter ulykke, men en pålitelig sendebud bringer helbredelse.
- B1930
- Et ugudelig sendebud faller i ulykke, men et trofast bud er lægedom.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 25:13
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Read in context2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Read in context1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
Read in context1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
Read in contextEzekiel 33:7–8
As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me.
Read in contextEzekiel 3:18
If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Read in contextProverbs 26:6
Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
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