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Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13:17 in other translations
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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In context
14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
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.
17 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.
20 He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
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