Proverbs 13:17

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.a faithful…: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

A wicked messenger falls into evil, || And a faithful ambassador is healing.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

A wicked messenger falleth into euill: but a faithfull ambassadour is preseruation.

JPS

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

LXXE

A rash king shall fall into mischief: but a wise messenger shall deliver him.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

מַלְאָ֣ךְ רָ֭שָׁע יִפֹּ֣ל בְּרָ֑ע וְצִ֖יר אֱמוּנִ֣ים מַרְפֵּֽא׃

LXX-Br

Βασιλεὺς θρασὺς ἐμπεσεῖται εἰς κακὰ, ἄγγελος δὲ σοφὸς ῥύσεται αὐτόν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
• 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
• 1 Timothy 1:12I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
• Ezekiel 33:7–8As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do…
• 1 Corinthians 4:2Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
• Ezekiel 3:18If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for…
• 2 Timothy 2:2And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
• 2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
• Proverbs 10:26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.
• Jeremiah 23:28Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.
• Proverbs 25:23As the north wind brings forth rain, so a backbiting tongue brings angry looks.
• Jeremiah 23:13–16“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies.…
• Proverbs 26:6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.

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