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Proverbs 13:17
The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13:17 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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 faithful envoy brings healing.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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In context
14 The law of the wise is a fountain of life, that he may decline from the ruin of death.
15 Good instruction shall give grace: in the way of scorners is a deep pit.
16 The prudent man doth all things with counsel: but he that is a fool, layeth open his folly.
17 The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame to him that refuseth instruction: but he that yieldeth to reproof shall be glorified.
19 The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
20 He that walketh with the wise, shall be wise: a friend of fools shall become like to them.
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