Proverbs 25:13-15

American Standard Version

¹³ 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.
¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain,
So is he that boasteth himself ^[a]of his gifts falsely.
¹⁵ By long forbearing is a ^[b]ruler persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.