17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
17 Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health.
17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:17
Commentary on Proverbs 13:17
(Read Proverbs 13:17)
Those that are wicked, and false to Christ and to the souls of men, do mischief, and fall into mischief; but those that are faithful, find sound words healing to others and to themselves.