Proverbs 25:20

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:20

BSB
Like one who removes a garment on a cold day or vinegar poured on a wound is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
AKJV
As he that takes away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar on nitre, so is he that singes songs to an heavy heart.
CPDV
and like one who loosens his garment in cold weather. Whoever sings verses to a wicked heart is like vinegar on baking soda. Just like a moth to a garment, and a worm to wood, so too does the sadness of a man do harm to the heart.
ERV
As one that taketh off a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
NHEB
As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
SMT
He removing a covering in the day of cold, and vinegar upon nitre, and he singing in songs to an evil heart.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:20

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Overview of Proverbs 25:20
Summary
Inappropriate behavior aggravates emotional suffering
Event
Condemning inappropriate behavior
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom