She has sent forth her maidens. She cries out upon the highest places of the city:

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.

An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

to make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, that thou may carry back words of truth to those who send thee?

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [is] a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the soul of his masters.