Proverbs 25:13

Proverbs 25:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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 International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.

Context of Proverbs 25:13

11Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time. 12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns. Like the cold of snow [brought from the mountains] in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the life of his masters. 14Like clouds and wind without rain Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give]. 15By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance].

Proverbs 25:13 word by word

כְּצִנַּת־שֶׁ֨לֶג׀ בְּי֬וֹם קָצִ֗יר צִ֣יר נֶ֭אֱמָן לְשֹׁלְחָ֑יו וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ אֲדֹנָ֣יו יָשִֽׁיב׃ פRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• As the coldצִנָּהtsinnâh · coolnessH6793
• of snowשֶׁ֫לֶגsheleg · snowH7950
• in the timeיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• of harvestקָצִירqâtsîyr · harvestH7105
• a faithfulאָמַן'âman · be faithfulH539
• messengerצִירtsîyr · envoyH6735
• to them that sendשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971
• him: for he refreshethשׁוּבshûb · to return: rescueH7725
• the soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• of his mastersאָדוֹן'âdôn 'âdôn · lordH113

Cross-references for Proverbs 25:13

• Proverbs 26:25When he speaks graciously and kindly [to conceal his malice], do not trust him, For seven abominations are in his heart.
• Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into hardship, But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
• Proverbs 26:6He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet (sabotages himself) and drinks the violence [it brings on himself as a consequence].
• Philippians 2:25However, I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, [who has been] my brother and companion and fellow soldier, who was also sent as your messenger to take care of my needs.

Commentaries on Proverbs 25:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13As the cold of snow - That snow was frequent in Judea, is well known; and that in the East they have snow-houses - places dug under ground, where they lay up snow for summer use - is also a fact. By means of the mass of snow desposited in them the icy temperature is kept up, so that the snow is easily preserved. The common method of cooling their wine, which is as easy as it is effectual, is by dipping a cloth in water, wrapping it round the bottle, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13A picture of the growing luxury of the Solomonic period. The “snow in harvest” is not a shower of snow or hail, which would be terrifying and harmful rather than refreshing (compare 1 Samuel 12:17-18); but, rather, the snow of Lebanon or Hermon put into wine or other drink to make it more refreshing in the scorching heat of May or June at the king‘s summer palace on Lebanon (1 Kings 9:19, note; Proverbs 10:26.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13Verse 13 See what ought to be the aim of him that is trusted with any business; to be faithful. A faithful minister, Christ's messenger, should be thus acceptable to us.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Snow would be a welcome relief in Israel’s hot, dry summers (compare Proverbs 26:1). Trustworthy messengers refresh their employer by helping them plan for the future.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Snow from mountains was used to cool drinks; so refreshing is a faithful messenger (Pr 13:17).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Proverbs 25

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings