Proverbs 13:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 13:17

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 13

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.

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