Proverbs 13:17

New American Bible - revised edition

A wicked messenger brings on disaster, but a trustworthy envoy is a healing remedy.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, are sluggards to those who send them.

Proverbs 13:18

Poverty and shame befall those who let go of discipline, but those who hold on to reproof receive honor.

Proverbs 25:13

Like the coolness of snow in the heat of the harvest are faithful messengers for those who send them, lifting the spirits of their masters.

Proverbs 25:23

The north wind brings rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.

Proverbs 26:6

Those who send messages by a fool cut off their feet; they drink down violence.

Jeremiah 23:28

Let the prophets who have dreams tell their dreams; let those who have my word speak my word truthfully! What has straw to do with wheat? —oracle of the Lord.

Ezekiel 3:18

If I say to the wicked, You shall surely die—and you do not warn them or speak out to dissuade the wicked from their evil conduct in order to save their lives—then they shall die for their sin, but I will hold you responsible for their blood.

Numbers 31:8

Besides those slain in battle, they killed the kings of Midian: Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba, the five kings of Midian; and they also killed Balaam, son of Beor, with the sword.

1 Corinthians 4:2

Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like the many who trade on the word of God; but as out of sincerity, indeed as from God and in the presence of God, we speak in Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

1 Timothy 1:12

I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry.

2 Timothy 2:2

And what you heard from me through many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will have the ability to teach others as well.