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Proverbs 25:13-15
Living Bible
Proverbs 25:13-15
Living Bible
13 A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day[a] in the hot summertime.
14 One who doesn’t give the gift he promised is like a cloud blowing over a desert without dropping any rain.
15 Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.
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- Proverbs 25:13 a cool day, literally, “snow.”
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.
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