Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
Proverbs 13:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A wicked envoy falls into trouble, but a trustworthy courier brings healing. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A wicked messenger falls into evil, but a faithful ambassador brings healing. American Standard Version (1901) A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health. Common English Bible Wicked messengers fall into trouble, but a reliable one brings healing. Catholic Public Domain Version The messenger of the impious will fall into evil. But a faithful ambassador shall prosper. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. |
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honoured.
To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.
The one who sends a message by a fool’s hand cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
The prophet who has only a dream should recount the dream, but the one who has my word should speak my word truthfully, for what is straw compared to grain? ’ #– #this is the Lord’s declaration.
If I say to the wicked person, “You will surely die,” but you do not warn him #– #you don’t speak out to warn him about his wicked way in order to save his life #– #that wicked person will die for his iniquity. Yet I will hold you responsible for his blood.
Along with the others slain by them, they killed the Midianite kings #– #Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba, the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
For we do not market the word of God for profit like so many. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God.
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, ‘Be reconciled to God.’
I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry #– #
What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.