Proverbs 25:13
What does Proverbs 25:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
KJV
King James Version · 1611As 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So isa faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, <FI>So is<Fi> a faithful ambassador to those sending him, And the soul of his masters he refresheth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890As 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.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
- Proverbs 25:25
Ascold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
- Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.
- Philippians 2:25
But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;
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