Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. a faithful: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness”
Proverbs 13:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 13:17
This proverb contrasts unreliable and faithful messengers. "A wicked messenger falleth into mischief" warns of destructive communication. Mal'akh rasha yippol bera' (מַלְאָךְ רָשָׁע יִפֹּל בְּרָע, a wicked messenger falls into evil). Mal'akh (מַלְאָךְ) means messenger, envoy, ambassador. When wicked (rasha, רָשָׁע), they fall into ra (רָע, evil, calamity, harm)—bringing disaster to themselves and those who sent them."But a faithful ambassador is health" presents the alternative. Tsir emumim marpe (צִיר אֱמוּנִים מַרְפֵּא, an ambassador of faithfulness—healing). Tsir (צִיר, envoy, messenger, am...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:17
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“so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.”
“son of man”
“as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ”
“moreover”
“commit the same to faithful men”
“You shall surely die; and you give him no warning”
“Christ Jesus our Lord”
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.”
“peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity”
“and as smoke to the eyes”