Proverbs 13:17

“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.”

"A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health." - Proverbs 13:17
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What does Proverbs 13:17 mean?

Proverbs 13:17 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health." This verse speaks to the importance of integrity and loyalty in communication and relationships. It provides valuable wisdom on the…

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The Weight of Messengers: Choosing Faithfulness Over Wickedness

Proverbs 13:17 (KJV) presents a profound dichotomy between the consequences of a wicked messenger and the blessings of a faithful ambassador: "A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health." This verse, like many in Proverbs, invites us to reflect…

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A Prayer for Faithfulness and Righteousness

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I take a moment to pause and reflect on the profound wisdom found in Your Word, particularly in the book of Proverbs. In Proverbs 13:17, it is written, "A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health."…

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