As 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.

As vinegar is bad for a sore, so trouble befalling the body afflicts the heart. [ 25:20A] As a moth in a garment, and a worm in wood, so the grief of a man hurts the heart.

who say, Depart from me, draw not near to me, for I am pure. This is the smoke of My wrath, a fire burns with it continually.

"But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter.

not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;

lest you become dull, but [become] imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.