Holy Scripture
Proverbs 25:13
A church father on this verse
“As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, etc. It seems altogether inopportune to snow in the time of harvest. For we read below: As snow in summer and rain in harvest, so is honor unseemly for a fool. But nevertheless, in the very hot regions of Palestine, it is quite delightful to the reapers if, suddenly, cold, as…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, So a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; For he helps the souls of his employers.
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11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, So is it to speak a wise word.
12In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; So is a wise word to an obedient ear.
— Proverbs 25:13 —
14As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, So is he that boasts of a false gift.
15In long-suffering is prosperity to kings, And a soft tongue breaks the bones.