⁶ One who sends a message by the hand of a fool Is cutting off feet and drinking violence.

²⁶ As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to those who send him.

¹⁷ A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a trustworthy envoy gains healing.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

³¹ But the men who went up with him said, We aren't able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.