Proverbs 25:12-14

New Life Version

¹²A wise man speaking strong words to a listening ear is like a piece of gold for the ear and a beautiful object of fine gold.

¹³A faithful man who carries news is like the cold of snow at gathering time to those who send him, for he makes the spirit of his owners feel new again.

¹⁴A man who talks much of a gift he never gives is like clouds and wind without rain.

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Proverbs 25:12-14

King James Version

¹²As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

¹³As 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.

¹⁴Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

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Proverbs 25:12-14

New King James Version

¹²Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

¹³^(A)Like the cold of snow in time of harvest
Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴^(B)Whoever falsely boasts of giving
Is like ^(C)clouds and wind without rain.

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Proverbs 25:12-14

New International Version

¹²Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.^(A)

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.^(B)
¹⁴Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

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Proverbs 25:12-14

English Standard Version

¹²Like ^(A)a gold ring or an ornament of gold
    is a wise reprover to ^(B)a listening ear.
¹³Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
    is ^(C)a faithful messenger to those who send him;
    he refreshes the soul of his masters.
¹⁴Like ^(D)clouds and wind without rain
    is a man who ^(E)boasts of a gift he does not give.