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Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 13:17 · King James Version
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Proverbs 13:17 in other translations
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
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 law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18 Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
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