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
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
fool. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . folly. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Illustrations: Balaam (Numbers 22:29 , Numbers 22:30 ); Ahasuerus (Esther 3:10-15 ); Herod (Matthew 14:7 . Mark 6:23 ). read more
mischief. Hebrew. ra'a'. Same word as "evil" in Proverbs 13:19 . App-44 . health = healing. Compare Proverbs 12:18 . read more
"Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.""Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly."[24] "The prudent man here is the opposite of a knave."[25] The `fool' in Proverbs is nearly always, not the mentally incompetent, but the morally delinquent. read more
"A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.""This passage refers to the envoy who was an important government official, or to a scribe,"[26] who was entrusted with some important mission. A wicked man in such a position could bring evil upon an entire nation. Solomon, of course, was experienced in the choice of such messengers. read more
16. dealeth—acts with foresight. a fool . . . folly—for want of caution. read more
17. A wicked—or, "unfaithful" messenger falleth into mischief—or, "by mischief," or "evil," and so his errand fails. Contrasted is the character of the faithful, whose faithfulness benefits others. read more
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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