As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
To teach you truth, reliable words, to give sound answers to the ones who sent you?
Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
One who sends a message by the hand of a fool is cutting off feet and drinking violence.
Pinechas the son of El`azar the Kohen, and the princes, returned from the children of Re'uven, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gil`ad, to the land of Kena`an, to the children of Yisra'el, and brought them word again.