As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.
The messenger of the wicked shall fall into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
As cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good tidings from a far country.
He that sendeth words by a foolish messenger, is lame of feet and drinketh iniquity.
That I might shew thee the certainty, and the words of truth, to answer out of these to them that sent thee.
And he returned with the princes from the children of Ruben and Gad, out of the land of Galaad, into the land of Chanaan, to the children of Israel, and brought them word again.