Proverbs 13:17
What does Proverbs 13:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 13:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 33:7
So thou, son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 4:2
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
- Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
- Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
- Proverbs 25:23
The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
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