Proverbs 25:13-15

World English Bible

¹³ 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.
¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain,
    so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.
¹⁵ By patience a ruler is persuaded.
    A soft tongue breaks the bone.