Proverbs 25:13-15

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹³ To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger
    is like cooling snow on a warm day during harvest.
He refreshes his masters’ spirits.
¹⁴ A person who brags about a gift that is never given
    is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
¹⁵ By patience a ruler can be persuaded,
and a soft tongue can break a bone.