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Proverbs 25:13-15
World English Bible
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.
Proverbs 25:13-15
New International Version
Proverbs 25:13-15
New International Version
13 Like 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)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is one who boasts of gifts never given.
Proverbs 25:13-15
King James Version
Proverbs 25:13-15
King James Version
13 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.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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Proverbs 25:13-15
New King James Version
Proverbs 25:13-15
New King James Version
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.
15 (D)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 25:13-15
English Standard Version
Proverbs 25:13-15
English Standard Version
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is (A)a faithful messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the soul of his masters.
14 Like (B)clouds and wind without rain
is a man who (C)boasts of a gift he does not give.
15 With (D)patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
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