Proverbs 25:13

As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

12Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

14As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:17A man taking false news is a cause of trouble, but he who gives news rightly makes things well.

Proverbs 26:6He who sends news by the hand of a foolish man is cutting off his feet and drinking in damage.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:12-13

Instructive Similes. 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. Solomon here shows how much it becomes a man, 1. To speak pertinently: A word upon the wheels, that runs well, is well-circumstanced, in proper time and place—instruction, advice, or comfort, given seasonably, and in apt expressions, adapted to the case of the person spoken to and agreeing with the character of the person… Read the whole commentary →

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