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.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Read in contextProverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:25–30
Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
Read in contextProverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
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