Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Bible References
Wicked
Proverbs 10:26
Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Proverbs 26:6
Like cutting off the feet or drinking violence, so is sending a message by the hand of a fool.
Jeremiah 23:13
The Lord says, "I saw the prophets of Samaria doing something that was disgusting. They prophesied in the name of the god Baal and led my people Israel astray.
Ezekiel 3:18
When I say to the wicked, "You will certainly die," and you do not warn him -- you do not speak out to warn the wicked to turn from his wicked deed and wicked lifestyle so that he may live -- that wicked person will die for his iniquity, but I will hold you accountable for his death.
Ezekiel 33:7
"As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must warn them on my behalf.
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like so many others, hucksters who peddle the word of God for profit, but we are speaking in Christ before God as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God.
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Proverbs 25:13
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.