Holy Scripture
Proverbs 13:17
A church father on this verse
“"The messenger of the wicked falls into trouble." He refers to Arius and Sabellius, and other angels, that is, messengers of Satan, who, because they neglected the counsel of the divine Scriptures, fell into the trouble of hellish torments. "But the faithful envoy is health." That is, every Catholic preacher acquires…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17A rash king shall fall into mischief: But a wise messenger shall deliver him.
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In context
15Sound discretion gives favor, And to know the law is the part of a sound understanding: But the ways of scorners tend to destruction.
16Every prudent man acts with knowledge: But the fool displays his own mischief.
— Proverbs 13:17 —
18Instruction removes poverty and disgrace: But he that attends to reproofs shall be honored.
19The desires of the godly gladden the soul, But the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.