Proverbs 25:13,23
Proverbs 25:13 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.
Proverbs 25:23 New King James Version (NKJV)
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:13 The Message (MSG)
Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!
Proverbs 25:23 The Message (MSG)
A north wind brings stormy weather, and a gossipy tongue stormy looks.
Proverbs 25:13 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.
Proverbs 25:23 King James Version (KJV)
The north wind driveth away rain: So doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.
Proverbs 25:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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.
Proverbs 25:23 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The north wind brings forth rain, And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:13 New Century Version (NCV)
Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them, like the coolness of snow in the summertime.
Proverbs 25:23 New Century Version (NCV)
As the north wind brings rain, telling gossip brings angry looks.
Proverbs 25:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Proverbs 25:23 American Standard Version (ASV)
The north wind bringeth forth rain; So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:13 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.
Proverbs 25:23 New International Version (NIV)
Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 25:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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.
Proverbs 25:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The north wind brings forth rain; And a backbiting tongue, an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
Proverbs 25:23 New Living Translation (NLT)
As surely as a north wind brings rain, so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
Proverbs 25:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A reliable, trustworthy messenger refreshes the heart of his master, like a gentle snowfall at harvest time.
Proverbs 25:23 The Passion Translation (TPT)
As the north wind brings a storm, saying things you shouldn’t brings a storm to any relationship.