Proverbs 25:13-15

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹³Like the cold of snow in the ^[a]time of harvest
Is a ^(A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
¹⁴Like ^(B)clouds and ^(C)wind without rain
Is a man who boasts ^[b]of his gifts falsely.
¹⁵By ^[c]^(D)forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaks the bone.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 25:13 Lit day
Proverbs 25:14 Lit in a gift of falsehood
Proverbs 25:15 Lit length of anger

Proverbs 25:13-15

New International Version

¹³Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time
    is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;
    he refreshes the spirit of his master.^(A)
¹⁴Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

¹⁵Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,^(B)
and a gentle tongue can break a bone.^(C)

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