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Proverbs Chapter 13 verse 17 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 13:17

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

A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
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DARBY Proverbs 13:17

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

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

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WEB Proverbs 13:17

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

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

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 17. - A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; misfortune, calamity (Proverbs 17:20). A messenger who is false to his employer shall be detected and punished. The LXX., reading melek for malak, renders, "A rash king shall fall into evils." Such a one adopts inconsiderate measures, makes war unadvisedly, etc. A faithful ambassador (literally, an ambassador of faithfulness, Proverbs 25:13) is health. One who faithfully performs his errand is a source of comfort and satisfaction both to his employer and to those to whom he is sent. Septuagint, "But a wise messenger shall deliver him" - the king.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(17) Falleth into mischief.--And brings those also who sent him into trouble; but "a faithful messenger is health" both to himself and his employers.