Proverbs 25:13

Like the cold of snow at harvest time 1 is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; 1 he brings back the life of his masters. 1

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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

12A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold 1 is a wise rebuke to a listening ear. 1

14Clouds and wind without rain 1 is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, 1 but a faithful envoy brings reconciliation. 1

Proverbs 26:6Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool 1 cuts off his own feet and drinks violence. 1

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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