KJV ORIGINAL
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A dishonest messenger brings trouble and harm, but a trustworthy messenger brings healing and good things.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is teaching that unreliable people cause problems, while faithful people bring blessing and restoration to situations.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient times, messengers and ambassadors were crucial for communication between kingdoms, cities, and communities since there were no phones or instant communication. A wicked or unreliable messenger could start wars, ruin relationships, or cause great harm through false or twisted messages. Faithful messengers, on the other hand, were highly valued because they preserved peace and built trust between people.
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