17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.


In Context

14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.

15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16 Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.

18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

Proverbs 13:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:17A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.