Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
In other versions
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
ASV
A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
BBE
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.
DBY
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
WEB
A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.
YLT
A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
ENG
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.
WBT
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
BSB
In context
15Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.
16Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
17A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
18Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.