She hath sent forth her maidens; She crieth upon the highest places of the city:

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

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

To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,'so is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.