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Proverbs 13:17
A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
Proverbs 13:17 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 faithful envoy brings healing.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
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In context
14 the instruction of the wise, is a well-spring of life, by departing from the snares of death.
15 Sound discretion, yieldeth favour, but, the way of the treacherous, is rugged.
16 Every prudent man, maketh use of knowledge, but, a dullard, spreadeth folly.
17 A lawless messenger, falleth into mischief, but, a faithful herald, bringeth healing.
18 Poverty and contempt, are for him that neglecteth correction, but, he that regardeth reproof, shall be honoured.
19 A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
20 He that walketh with the wise, becometh wise, but, the friend of dullards, becometh foolish.
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