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Proverbs 25:20

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Proverbs 25:20 - Amplified Bible

He who sings songs to a heavy heart is like him who lays off a garment in cold weather {and} like vinegar upon soda.

Proverbs 25:20 - American Standard Version

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 - Bible in Basic English

Like one who takes off clothing in cold weather and like acid on a wound, is he who makes melody to a sad heart.

Proverbs 25:20 - Darby Bible

[As] he that taketh off a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to a sad heart.

Proverbs 25:20 - English Standard Version

Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda.

Proverbs 25:20 - King James Version

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.

Proverbs 25:20 - La Biblia de las Americas

Como el que se quita la ropa en dìa de frìo, o como el vinagre sobre la lejìa,
es el que canta canciones a un corazòn afligido.

Proverbs 25:20 - The Message

Singing light songs to the heavyhearted
   is like pouring salt in their wounds.

 

Proverbs 25:20 - New American Standard Bible

{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.

Proverbs 25:20 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Como el que se quita la ropa en dìa de frìo, o como el vinagre sobre la lejìa,
Es el que canta canciones a un corazòn afligido.

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.

Proverbs 25:20 - Young's Living Translation

Whoso is taking away a garment in a cold day, [Is as] vinegar on nitre, And a singer of songs on a sad heart.

Proverbs 25:20 - Additional Comments

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