13 As the cold of the snow [a]in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

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  1. Proverbs 25:13 In the time of great heat, when men desire cold.

16 If thou have found honey, eat that is [a]sufficient for thee, lest thou be overfull, and vomit it.

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  1. Proverbs 25:16 Use moderately the pleasures of this world.

19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble, is like a broken tooth and a sliding foot.

20 He that taketh away the garment in the cold season, is like vinegar poured upon [a][b]nitre, or like him that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

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  1. Proverbs 25:20 Which melteth it, and consumeth it.
  2. Proverbs 25:20 Or, alum.

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