“A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.”
Proverbs 13:17 (BSB)
Context Reading
15Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the faithless is difficult. 16Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. 17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. 18Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. 19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.