Proverbs 13:17
World English Bible
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Proverbs 13:17
International Standard Version
17 An evil messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 25:13
World English Bible
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
so is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 25:13
International Standard Version
13 Like cold snow during harvest time
is a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes his masters.
Proverbs 26:6
World English Bible
6 One who sends a message by the hand of a fool
is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Proverbs 26:6
International Standard Version
6 Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool
cuts off his own[a] feet and drinks violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:6 The Heb. lacks his own
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