Proverbs 13:17

The Message

Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:26

A lazy employee will give you nothing but trouble; it’s vinegar in the mouth, smoke in the eyes.

Proverbs 13:18

Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.

Proverbs 25:13

Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!

Proverbs 25:23

A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.

Proverbs 26:6

You’re only asking for trouble when you send a message by a fool.

Jeremiah 23:28

“You prophets who do nothing but dream— go ahead and tell your silly dreams. But you prophets who have a message from me— tell it truly and faithfully. What does straw have in common with wheat? Nothing else is like God’s Decree. Isn’t my Message like fire?” God’s Decree. “Isn’t it like a sledgehammer busting a rock?

1 Timothy 1:12

I’m so grateful to Christ Jesus for making me adequate to do this work. He went out on a limb, you know, in trusting me with this ministry. The only credentials I brought to it were violence and witch hunts and arrogance. But I was treated mercifully because I didn’t know what I was doing—didn’t know Who I was doing it against! Grace mixed with faith and love poured over me and into me. And all because of Jesus.