Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A wicked messenger falleth into evil; but a faithful ambassador is health.

World English Bible (WEB)

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A wicked messenger falleth into evil, And a faithful ambassador is healing.