Proverbs 13:17

Proverbs chapter 13 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

v.17This passage

v.18Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

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.