Proverbs 25:13

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

12As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

14As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:17The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.

Proverbs 26:6He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.

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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