Proverbs 13:17
King James VersionSource notes
“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador health.”
Context
14The law of the wise a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors hard.
16Every prudent dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador health.
18Poverty and shame him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but abomination to fools to depart from evil.
20He that walketh with wise shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.