Proverbs 25:13 · 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.”
— Proverbs 25:13
{As} an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, {so is} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift {is like} clouds and wind without rain. {of a...: Heb. in a gift of falsehood}
Proverbs 25 — Context
A word fitly spoken {is like} apples of gold in pictures of silver. {fitly...: Heb. spoken upon his wheels}
12{As} an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, {so is} a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13As 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.
14Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift {is like} clouds and wind without rain. {of a...: Heb. in a gift of falsehood}
15By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador {is} health. {a faithful...: Heb. an ambassador of faithfulness}
Proverbs 25:25
{As} cold waters to a thirsty soul, so {is} good news from a far country.
Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, {and} drinketh damage. {damage: or, violence}
Philippians 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.