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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 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.

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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 have (A)found honey, eat (B)only enough for you,
    lest you have your fill of it and vomit it.

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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 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble
    is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips.
20 Whoever (A)sings songs to a heavy heart
    is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
    and like vinegar on soda.

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