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 · 2000

As 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 · 1611

As 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 · 1901

As 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 · 1949

As 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 · 1862

As 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) · 1752

As 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 · 1890

As 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

v.12Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

v.13This passage

v.14As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

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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