Proverbs 25:20

Proverbs 25:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day,

or like vinegar poured on a wound,

is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on 25:20 I.e., natronsoda,

Is one who sings songs to 25:20 Lit an evila troubled heart.

20 Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda,

Is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.

20Like one who takes off a garment in cold weather, or like [a reactive, useless mixture of] vinegar on soda,

Is he who [thoughtlessly] sings [joyful] songs to a heavy heart. [Dan 6:18; Rom 12:15]

20Like one who removes a garment on a cold day

or vinegar poured on a wound25:20 Or on soda

is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

20You may sing songs to a troubled heart.

But that’s like taking a coat away on a cold day.

It’s like pouring vinegar on a wound.