Proverbs 13:17
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A wicked messenger falls into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.
Webster's Revision
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful embassador is health.
World English Bible
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A wicked messenger falleth into evil: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Clarke's Proverbs 13:17 Bible Commentary
A wicked messenger - The Septuagint: basileuv yrasuev, a bold king; instead of מלאך malach, a messenger, they had read מלך melech, a king: but they are singular in this rendering; none of the other versions have it so. He that betrays the counsels of his government, or the interests of his country, will sooner or later fall into mischief; but he that faithfully and loyally fulfils his mission, shall produce honor and safety to the commonwealth.
Wesley's Proverbs 13:17 Bible Commentary
13:17 A messenger - Who is unfaithful in the execution of that which is committed to his charge. Is health - Procures benefit, as to his master, so to himself.