Proverbs 13:17
New Living Translation
17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Proverbs 13:17
Living Bible
17 An unreliable messenger can cause a lot of trouble. Reliable communication permits progress.
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Proverbs 25:13
New Living Translation
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
They revive the spirit of their employer.
Proverbs 25:13
Living Bible
13 A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day[a] in the hot summertime.
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- Proverbs 25:13 a cool day, literally, “snow.”
Proverbs 26:6
New Living Translation
6 Trusting a fool to convey a message
is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison!
Proverbs 26:6
Living Bible
6 To trust a rebel to convey a message is as foolish as cutting off your feet and drinking poison!
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