Proverbs 13:17
Revised Standard Version
17 A bad messenger plunges men into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:17
American Standard Version
17 A wicked messenger falleth into evil;
But a faithful ambassador is health.
Proverbs 25:13
Revised Standard Version
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
Proverbs 25:13
American Standard Version
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,
So is a faithful messenger to them that send him;
For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
Proverbs 26:6
Revised Standard Version
6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Proverbs 26:6
American Standard Version
6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool
Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
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