Verse Comparison: Proverbs 25:13
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.
Amplified® Bible
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.
Contemporary English Version
A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.
Darby English 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.
Good News Bible
A reliable messenger is refreshing to the one who sends him, like cold water in the heat of harvest time.
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.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
Like the coolness of snow at harvest time
is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him;
he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A faithful messenger resembles the cold of snow in the time of harvest to those who send him, For he refreshes the soul of his masters.
Revised Standard Version
Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger to those who send him, he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
Young's Literal Translation
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.
Start Your Day with Scripture
Begin your day with God's Word the Berean brings Scripture and commentary every morning.
Join 150,000+ subscribers growing daily in God's Word.