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Proverbs 25:13
Proverbs 25:13 is verse 13 of Proverbs chapter 25, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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.
World English Bible
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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Proverbs 25:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 25:25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 26:6Like cutting off one’s own feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
Philippians 2:25But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
Philippians 2:26For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Philippians 2:27He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
Philippians 2:28Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.
Philippians 2:29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
Philippians 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.