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Proverbs 13:17

American Standard Version

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

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Proverbs 13:17 in other translations

A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Proverbs 13:17 · World English Bible

Proverbs 13:17 in context

  1. 15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
  2. 16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.
  3. 17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
  4. 18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
  5. 19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.