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

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  1. Proverbs 25:13 Lit day

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)

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16 Have you (A)found honey? Eat only enough for you,
Lest you have more than your fill and vomit it.

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16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
    too much of it, and you will vomit.(A)

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19 Like [a]an aching tooth and a slipping foot
Is trust in a (A)treacherous man in a day of distress.
20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [b]soda,
Is he who sings songs to [c]an aching heart.

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  1. Proverbs 25:19 Lit a bad
  2. Proverbs 25:20 Or natron
  3. Proverbs 25:20 Lit an evil

19 Like a broken tooth or a lame foot
    is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble.
20 Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,
    or like vinegar poured on a wound,
    is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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