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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 25, Verse 13

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[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
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.
New English Translation
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.
World English Bible
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes 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.
16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
17
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee.
18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
19
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
20
[As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
21
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.
23
The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.