Proverbs 25:25

“As cold waters to a thirstie soule: so is good newes from a farre countrey.”

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Other Translations

[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so [is] good news from a far country.
- King James Version

{Like} cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

`As' cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Basic English Bible

[As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Darby Bible

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Webster's Bible

Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
- World English Bible

[As] cold waters for a weary soul, So [is] a good report from a far country.
- Youngs Literal Bible

As cold waters to a faint soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 25:25


25:25 So - Because it comes more rarely and difficultly, after it hath been long expected.


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