Proverbs 13:17-18
Proverbs 13:17-18 The Message (MSG)
Irresponsible talk makes a real mess of things, but a reliable reporter is a healing presence. Refuse discipline and end up homeless; embrace correction and live an honored life.
Proverbs 13:17-18 King James Version (KJV)
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: But a faithful ambassador is health. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: But he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.
Proverbs 13:17-18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A wicked messenger falls into adversity, But a faithful envoy brings healing. Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, But he who regards reproof will be honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 New Century Version (NCV)
A wicked messenger brings nothing but trouble, but a trustworthy one makes everything right. A person who refuses correction will end up poor and disgraced, but the one who accepts correction will be honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 American Standard Version (ASV)
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health. Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 New International Version (NIV)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing. Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health. Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wicked messenger falls into hardship, But a faithful ambassador brings healing. Poverty and shame will come to him who refuses instruction and discipline, But he who accepts and learns from reproof or censure is honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing. If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.
Proverbs 13:17-18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
An undependable messenger causes a lot of trouble, but the trustworthy and wise messengers release healing wherever they go. Poverty and disgrace come to the one who refuses to hear criticism. But the one who is easy to correct is on the path of honor.