Proverbs 13:17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

Here we have, 1. The ill consequences of betraying a trust. A wicked messenger, who, being sent to negotiate any business, is false to him that employed him, divulges his counsels, and so defeats his designs, cannot expect to prosper, but will certainly fall into some mischief or other, will be discovered and punished, since nothing is more hateful to God and man than the treachery of those that have a confidence reposed in them. 2. The happy effects of fidelity: An ambassador who faithfully... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief ,.... That does not do his errand right, nor deliver his message faithfully; such an one falls from the degree of honour in which he was into disgrace; he loses his master's favour that sent him; he is degraded from his post and office: he falls "by evil", or "into evil" F18 ברע "in malum", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Pisccator, &c.; ; by the evil of sin, into the evil of punishment. So wicked... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger - The Septuagint: basileuv yrasuev, a bold king; instead of מלאך malach , a messenger, they had read מלך melech , a king: but they are singular in this rendering; none of the other versions have it so. He that betrays the counsels of his government, or the interests of his country, will sooner or later fall into mischief; but he that faithfully and loyally fulfils his mission, shall produce honor and safety to the commonwealth. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-18

The wisdom of docility, etc.: a sermon to the young We have the positive and negative, the happy and the sorrowful aspects of the subject brought into view. I. THE WISDOM OF DOCILITY . The excellency of docility is seen in its results: 1 . In character. It is a "wise son" who heareth his father's instruction. 2 . In circumstance. The docile son will "be rewarded," will "be honored." The path he treads is one which leads to competence, to comfort, to health, to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-17

The value of the Divine Word I. REVERENCE AND IRREVERENCE FOR THE DIVINE WORD . The "Word" is any revelation man receives of God, whether through nature, oracles of the prophets, or in his immediate consciousness. The last, in the deepest sense, is the condition of all other revelations. Irreverence is shown either when men are deaf and indifferent to the Divine voice, or when they suffer it to be out-clamoured by other voices—of passion, policy, etc. The result is that he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief; misfortune, calamity ( Proverbs 17:20 ). A messenger who is false to his employer shall be detected and punished. The LXX ; reading melek for malak, renders, "A rash king shall fall into evils." Such a one adopts inconsiderate measures, makes war unadvisedly, etc. A faithful ambassador (literally, an ambassador of faithfulness, Proverbs 25:13 ) is health. One who faithfully performs his errand is a source of comfort and satisfaction... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

A faithful messenger In early times, when no public postal arrangements existed, and when reading and writing were not generally cultivated, communications were more often sent by verbal messages and personal messengers. Great mischief would then accrue through unfaithfulness on the part of one of these agents of business or friendship. But important as would be the social effects arising out of this condition of affairs, far more momentous consequences must flow from the action of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:17

Proverbs 13:17. A wicked messenger Who is unfaithful in the execution of the business committed to his charge; falleth into mischief Shall not escape punishment from God, or from them who sent him; but a faithful ambassador is health Procures safety and benefit, as to his master, so also to himself. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Satisfaction amid life’s hardships (13:1-25)Parental advice is one of the benefits of life. Those who habitually ignore it will develop an attitude of scorning all opinions except their own (13:1). Good words bring a reward, but treacherous words can result in violence. Discipline in speech is necessary, because rash words lead to disaster (2-3). Discipline is necessary also in work and behaviour, otherwise a person’s life may end in ruin. Security is found in honesty (4-6).The poor might at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:17

mischief. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 13:19 . App-44 . health = healing. Compare Proverbs 12:18 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:13-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:17

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