Proverbs 13:17
World English Bible (WEB)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
In context
15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 13:17 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
- KJV King James Version
- A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings 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.