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
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who sent him.
Proverbs 26:6
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, and drinks violence.
Jeremiah 23:13
Say this about the prophets of Samaria: 'I saw something disgusting. The prophets of Samaria prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray.'
Ezekiel 3:18
When I tell a wicked man that he will surely die, but you do not warn him or speak out so that he can change his wicked way in order to save his life; that wicked man will die because of his sin. I will hold you responsible for his death.
Ezekiel 33:7
Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman for the people of Israel. Listen to what I say and warn them for me.
2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God; but sincere and from God. We speak in Christ in the sight of God.
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Proverbs 25:13
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him. He refreshes his masters.