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They revive the spirit of their employer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, <i>so is</i> a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in time of harvest <i>Is</i> a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful messenger to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest Is a faithful envoy to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To those who send him, a trustworthy envoy is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day; he refreshes the life of his masters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, [so] is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: He refreshes his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A reliable messenger is refreshing to the one who sends him, like cold water in the heat of harvest time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, "" [So is] a faithful ambassador to those sending him, "" And he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, So is a faithful ambassador to those sending him, And the soul of his masters he refresheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />As the cold of snow in the day of harvest a faithful messenger to those sending him: he shall restore the soul of his lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Just like the cold of snow in a time of harvest, so also is a faithful messenger to him who sent him: he causes his soul to rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Like the coolness of snow in the heat of the harvest are faithful messengers for those who send them, lifting the spirits of their masters. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest are faithful messengers to those who send them; they refresh the spirit of their masters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, which cools the air, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />As whenever falling snow in a day of harvest cools the heat, so is a faithful messenger to his senders, and the soul of his Masters returns.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; For he refresheth the soul of his master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger <i>refreshes</i> those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/25-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5160" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/25.htm">More Proverbs of Solomon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6793.htm" title="6793: kə·ṣin·naṯ- (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- A hook, a, shield, cold. Feminine of tsen; a hook; also a shield; also cold.">Like the cold</a> <a href="/hebrew/7950.htm" title="7950: še·leḡ (N-ms) -- Snow. From shalag; snow.">of snow</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/7105.htm" title="7105: qā·ṣîr (N-ms) -- From qatsar; severed, i.e. Harvest, the crop, the time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb.">of harvest</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ne·’ĕ·mān (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To confirm, support. ">is a trustworthy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6735.htm" title="6735: ṣîr (N-ms) -- A hinge, a throe, a herald, erranddoer. From tsuwr; a hinge; also a throe; also a herald or errand-doer.">messenger</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: lə·šō·lə·ḥāw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">to those who send him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: yā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">he refreshes</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·ne·p̄eš (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">the soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of his masters.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Proverbs 13:17</a></span><br />A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-26.htm">Proverbs 10:26</a></span><br />Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the slacker to those who send him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6-7</a></span><br />But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a></span><br />I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-17.htm">1 Corinthians 16:17-18</a></span><br />I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. / For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">2 Timothy 1:16-18</a></span><br />May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. / Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. / May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Isaiah 52:7</a></span><br />How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a></span><br />I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a></span><br />On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6-7</a></span><br />But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. / For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a></span><br />The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/8-22.htm">Jeremiah 8:22</a></span><br />Is there no balm in Gilead? Is no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-9.htm">Isaiah 40:9</a></span><br />Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a></span><br />so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19</a></span><br />Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Proverbs 26:25</a></b></br> When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for <i>there are</i> seven abominations in his heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Proverbs 13:17</a></b></br> A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador <i>is</i> health.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm">Proverbs 26:6</a></b></br> He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, <i>and</i> drinketh damage.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Cold</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Grain-Cutting</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Master</a> <a href="/psalms/123-2.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-11.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">New</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-30.htm">Refreshes</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Refresheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-21.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-7.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/148-8.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-14.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-4.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">True.</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-6.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/25-20.htm">Cold</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-6.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-18.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-20.htm">Grain-Cutting</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-27.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Master</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-11.htm">Masters</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-6.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-25.htm">New</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Refreshes</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Refresheth</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">True.</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Trustworthy</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-23.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-1.htm">observations about kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">and about avoiding causes of quarrels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Snow was rare in the lower elevations but could be found in the higher mountains, such as Mount Hermon. The imagery here suggests unexpected relief and refreshment. This phrase can be connected to the concept of divine provision and unexpected blessings, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a>, where God's word is likened to rain and snow that nourish the earth.<p><b>is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;</b><br>A trustworthy messenger was crucial in ancient times, as communication relied heavily on individuals to carry messages accurately over long distances. The reliability of a messenger was a reflection of the sender's integrity and the importance of the message. This can be compared to the role of prophets in the Bible, who were seen as God's messengers, delivering His word faithfully. Jesus Christ is the ultimate trustworthy messenger, as seen in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where He is described as the Word made flesh, faithfully conveying God's message to humanity.<p><b>he refreshes the soul of his masters.</b><br>The refreshment brought by a trustworthy messenger is likened to the relief provided by cold snow during harvest. This refreshment is not just physical but also emotional and spiritual, as it brings peace and assurance to those who rely on the messenger. This can be related to the peace and comfort that comes from the Holy Spirit, described as the Comforter in <a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>. Just as a reliable messenger brings joy and relief to his masters, so does the presence of the Holy Spirit refresh and sustain believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/trustworthy_messenger.htm">Trustworthy Messenger</a></b><br>Represents a reliable and faithful individual who carries out tasks or delivers messages with integrity and accuracy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/masters.htm">Masters</a></b><br>Those who send the messenger, likely representing leaders or those in authority who rely on the messenger's reliability.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/harvest_time.htm">Harvest Time</a></b><br>A period of gathering crops, symbolizing a time of hard work and productivity, where refreshment is particularly valued.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cold_of_snow.htm">Cold of Snow</a></b><br>An unexpected and refreshing relief during the hot and labor-intensive harvest season, symbolizing the refreshing effect of a faithful messenger.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_faithfulness.htm">The Value of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Just as snow refreshes during harvest, a faithful messenger brings relief and joy to those who depend on them. In our lives, being reliable and trustworthy in our commitments is invaluable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/refreshing_others.htm">Refreshing Others</a></b><br>Our actions and words can be a source of refreshment to others. We should strive to be a positive influence, bringing encouragement and support to those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_in_service.htm">Responsibility in Service</a></b><br>Whether in ministry, work, or personal relationships, being a trustworthy messenger means fulfilling our responsibilities with diligence and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_ambassadorship.htm">Spiritual Ambassadorship</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, representing Him faithfully in all we do. Our lives should reflect His truth and love to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_cause_suffering.htm">Does idleness lead to poverty?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_seed-faith_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about seed-faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_faithful_believers_face_hunger.htm">If Proverbs 13:25 suggests the righteous will always have enough to eat, what explains faithful believers who endure hunger or famine?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'more_blessed_to_give'.htm">Do you celebrate with those who are happy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">As the cold of snow in the time of harvest.</span>--Not a snowstorm, as this would be a calamity (<a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm" title="As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.">Proverbs 26:1</a>), but snow employed to cool drinks in the summer heats. The use of this was probably familiar to Solomon in his summer palace at Lebanon (<a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm" title="And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.">1Kings 9:19</a>). The peasants of Lebanon are said now to store up snow in the clefts of the mountain, and convey it in summer to Damascus and the coast towns. For the opposite picture of the unfaithful messenger comp. <a href="/proverbs/10-26.htm" title="As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.">Proverbs 10:26</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - A comparative tristich concerning words. <span class="cmt_word">As the cold of snow in the time of harvest.</span> This, of course, does not mean a snowstorm or hailstorm in the time of harvest, which would be anything but a blessing (<a href="/proverbs/26-1.htm">Proverbs 26:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/12-17.htm">1 Samuel 12:17, 18</a>), but either the distant view of the snow on Hermon or Lebanon, which gave an idea of refreshment in the heat of autumn, or more probably snow used to cool drink in warm weather. This luxury was not unknown in the time of Solomon, who had a summer palace on Lebanon (<a href="/1_kings/9-19.htm">1 Kings 9:19</a>), though it could have been enjoyed by very few, and would not speak to the personal experience of the burgher class, to whom the proverbs seem to have been addressed. Xenophon writes of the use of snow to cool wine ('Memorab.,' 2:1. 30). Hitzig quotes a passage from the old history of the Crusades, called 'Gesta Dei per Francos,' which runs thus: "Nix frigidissima a monte Libano defertur, ut vino commixta, tanquam glaciem ipsum frigidum reddat." So in the present day snow is sold in Damascus bazaars. The LXX., not realizing what harm such an untimely storm might effect, translates, "As a fall (<span class="greek">ἔξοδος</span>) of snow in harvest is of use against heat, so a faithful messenger benefits those who sent him." So is a faithful messenger to them that send him. (For "faithful messenger," see on Proverbs 13:17; and for "them that send," see on Proverbs 22:21.) The comparison is explained. <span class="cmt_word">For he refresheth the soul of his masters.</span> He brings as great refreshment to his masters' mind as would a drink of snow-cooled water in the burning harvest field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/25-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Like the cold</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּצִנַּת־</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṣin·naṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6793.htm">Strong's 6793: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hook, a, shield, cold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of snow</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֨לֶג ׀</span> <span class="translit">(še·leḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7950.htm">Strong's 7950: </a> </span><span class="str2">Snow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the time</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֬וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of harvest</span><br /><span class="heb">קָצִ֗יר</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ṣîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7105.htm">Strong's 7105: </a> </span><span class="str2">Severed, harvest, the crop, the time, the reaper, a limb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] a trustworthy</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֭אֱמָן</span> <span class="translit">(ne·’ĕ·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confirm, support</span><br /><br /><span class="word">messenger</span><br /><span class="heb">צִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(ṣîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6735.htm">Strong's 6735: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hinge, a throe, a herald, erranddoer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to those who send him;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשֹׁלְחָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·lə·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he refreshes</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשִֽׁיב׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the soul</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנֶ֖פֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ne·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his masters.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/25-13.htm">Proverbs 25:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/25-13.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 25:13 As the cold of snow (Prov. 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