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.

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:13

King James Version

13 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.

English Standard Version

13 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.

The Message

13 Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat - refreshing!

New King James Version

13 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.

New Living Translation

13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:13

Commentary on Proverbs 25:13

(Read Proverbs 25:13)

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.