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Proverbs 25:20

World English Bible

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
or vinegar on soda,
so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

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Proverbs 25:20 in other translations

As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon soda, So is he that singeth songs to a heavy heart.

Proverbs 25:20 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 25:20 in context

  1. 18A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor
    is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.
  2. 19Confidence in someone unfaithful in time of trouble
    is like a bad tooth or a lame foot.
  3. 20As one who takes away a garment in cold weather,
    or vinegar on soda,
    so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
  4. 21If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat.
    If he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
  5. 22for you will heap coals of fire on his head,
    and Yahweh will reward you.