Proverbs 13:17

God's Word

An undependable messenger gets into trouble, but a dependable envoy brings healing.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

Like vinegar to the teeth, like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him ⌞on a mission⌟.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame come to a person who ignores discipline, but whoever pays attention to constructive criticism will be honored.

Proverbs 25:13

Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, ⌞so⌟ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.

Proverbs 25:23

⌞As⌟ the north wind brings rain, so a whispering tongue brings angry looks.

Proverbs 26:6

Whoever uses a fool to send a message cuts off his own feet and brings violence upon himself.

Jeremiah 23:28

The prophet who has a dream should tell his dream. However, the person who has my word should honestly speak my word. What does grain have to do with straw?” asks the Lord.

Ezekiel 3:18

Suppose I tell you that wicked people will surely die, but you don’t warn them or speak out so that they can change their wicked ways in order to save their lives. Then these wicked people will die because of their sin, but I will hold you responsible for their deaths.

Numbers 31:8

Among those killed were the five kings of Midian—Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba. They also killed Balaam, son of Beor, in battle.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Managers are required to be trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 2:17

At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord that he has trusted me and has appointed me to do his work with the strength he has given me.

2 Timothy 2:2

You’ve heard my message, and it’s been confirmed by many witnesses. Entrust this message to faithful individuals who will be competent to teach others.