Proverbs 25:13

Faithful messengers are as refreshing to their master as cold snow on a hot harvest day.

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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

12Constructive criticism from the wise to someone who listens is like a gold ring and a necklace of fine gold.

14Someone who boasts about a gift they never give is like cloud and wind without rain.

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:17A bad messenger creates trouble, but a faithful representative brings healing.

Proverbs 26:6Trusting someone stupid to deliver a message is like cutting off your feet or drinking poison.

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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