Proverbs 13:17 meaning and explanation
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:17, Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 13 is a collection of short sayings in the wisdom tradition of ancient Israel, and verse 17 pictures someone sent to carry a message or represent another person. In that setting, a messenger's reliability could decide peace or conflict between households and kings.
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