13 As the cold of the snow [a]in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 A man that boasteth of false liberality, is like [b]clouds and wind without rain.

15 A Prince is pacified by staying of [c]anger, and a soft tongue breaketh the [d]bones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:13 In the time of great heat, when men desire cold.
  2. Proverbs 25:14 Which have an outward appearance, and are nothing within.
  3. Proverbs 25:15 By not ministering occasion to provoke him further.
  4. Proverbs 25:15 That is, the heart that is bent to anger, as Prov. 15:1.

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