Proverbs 25:13

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
KJV
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
WEB
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.
ASV
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [So is] a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
DARBY
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [so] is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
BLB
Like the cold of snow in time of harvest, [is] a faithful messenger to those sending him, and he restores the soul of his lords.
ÅB
Som kjølende snø[^1] i høstens tid er et pålitelig sendebud for den som sender ham; han fornyer sin herres sjel.
OTB
Som kulden av snø i høsttiden er en trofast budbærer for dem som sender ham; han forfrisker sin herres sjel.
B1930
Som kjølende sne i høstens tid er et pålitelig sendebud for den som sender ham; han vederkveger sin herres sjel.

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