Proverbs 25:13
New American Standard Bible
13 Like the cold of snow in the [a]time of harvest
Is a (A)faithful messenger to those who send him,
For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:13 Lit day
Proverbs 25:13
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)
Proverbs 25:16
New American Standard Bible
16 Have you (A)found honey? Eat only [a]what you need,
So that you do not have it in excess and vomit it.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:16 Lit your sufficiency
Proverbs 25:16
New International Version
16 If you find honey, eat just enough—
too much of it, and you will vomit.(A)
Proverbs 25:19-20
New American Standard Bible
19 Like a bad tooth and [a]an unsteady foot
Is confidence in a (A)treacherous person in time of trouble.
20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [b]soda,
Is one who sings songs to [c]a troubled heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:19 Lit a slipping foot
- Proverbs 25:20 I.e., natron
- Proverbs 25:20 Lit an evil
Proverbs 25:19-20
New International Version
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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