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Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
Proverbs 13:17 · Young's Literal Translation
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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, To turn aside from snares of death.
15 Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous is hard.
16 Every prudent one dealeth with knowledge, And a fool spreadeth out folly.
17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
18 Whoso is refusing instruction--poverty and shame, And whoso is observing reproof is honoured.
19 A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools is: Turn from evil.
20 Whoso is walking with wise men is wise, And a companion of fools suffereth evil.
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