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12 A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold—
    one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.
13 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.
14 Clouds and wind but no rain—
    the one who boasts of a gift not given.

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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
    is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(A)

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.(B)
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
    is one who boasts of gifts never given.

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