Proverbs 13:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
In context
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult.
16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
19 Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 13:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
- KJV King James Version
- A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
- WEB World English Bible
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.